Hello guys
It's been already one week since my last post (and another three more days since I started to write this) 😁🤣
I have so many posts to share with you and I'm always having a hard time chosing which one to share (this is just my sick mind, having problems to take decisions). 😕
Anyways, for some reason I thought sharing these photos about our experience at Dolphinarium, Microreservation and Exotic Birds in Constanta, here in Romania.
Maybe @pink.wizz can come with a lot more of this place in the future, as she's living in Constanta. I'm a bit jealous of her because she gets to see all the sunsets and sunrises above and from the sea 😝.
Maybe you wonder why I'm posting this to Healthy Happy Kids Community ?
It's because Healthy and Happy Kids doesnt always mean food and body health combined.
It's more than this. We need to provide for our kids with more than just feeding them and keeping them safe in order so they can grow healthy and happy.
There's also social, mental, spiritual and emotional well being. All human beings must have a balance between all these, especially kids.
Exploring places and outdoor play is super super important as well, from the very first years. Learning from the environment, spending time in nature, connect with it, these are also things to consider if you want a healthy kid.
It's not about how many cool or new places your child is exploring every year, is not about this. It's about learning and observing nature and its elements. It's about spending quality time as family together in the most natural scenery possible, nurturing his comprehension for the external environment that surrounds us.
It's about the experience of that specific moment and time, in that specific place. Offering opportunities in which children get to learn about the world in a natural way isnt called "learning". It's....imperceptible. It's fun discovering new things. It's fun when they do it with a person they trust and love. It's just natural to be this way.
A healthy kid is a happy kid.
And it's the same for the adults too. There's no difference, at all.
But let's just stay on the kids topic.
SO, about this place.
My son is now 5, he just turned five last month. There were more than a few times when me and my husband were just the two of us in a weekend getaway or in a short vacay. But when we go together as a family, no matter how long the vacation lasts, I always look up for something that my kid could enjoy himself. Maybe it's just a kids pool, maybe it's a park, maybe it's about a few moments playing in the sand with his toys, whatever. But we make time so he can actually enjoy something, no matter how tiny it is. This way, he gets a bit of other activities and experiences that help him grow in every aspect.
In our last vacation being in Constanta, visiting our friends, I wanted to take Caleb to Dolphinarium. I was thinking about it since last year, but for some reason we didnt go back then.
And I'm happy we didnt because I realize that now, being at five, Caleb has a different approach on these activities and places we visit. He's more active and involved, his level of understanding is just something else, compared with one year ago.
The Dolphinarium is among the most visited tourist attractions in Constanta both in summer and in the off-season. Along The Planetarium and The Astronomical Observatory and the Microreserve, the Dolphinarium is a beautiful and exciting part of the Natural Sciences Museum Complex of Constanta, located on Mamaia Boulevard at the intersection with Soveja street.
The Dolphinarium was inaugurated on June 1st, 1972, representing at that time the first museum of its kind in Romania and South-Eastern Europe
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One adult ticket was something around 10-12 dollars. For the little one was free because he was under 5 yrs old.
In this price you can visit the Dolphinarium, Microreservation and Exotic Birds Exhibition.
The moment with dolphins was quite nice. I know kids go insane seeing this type of representation.
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After the show, we went back in the hallway where we both admired the drawings made by children on the theme of saving the planet, the waters of the world and all underwater creatures.
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Then we went outside to explore the Microreservation and the Exotic Birds.
In this area, there is the Romanian Delta where a lot of birds have their nest. The climate of th
The MICRORESERVATION within the Natural Sciences Museum Complex is a unique place in Constanta. Inaugurated in 1985, the Microreservation covers an area of about 6 ha, of which 2 ha is a lake with specific vegetation. This goal was created from the idea of giving visitors a more complete picture of the nature of Dobrogen.
The heritage of the museum includes aquatic avifauna (pelicans, swans, ducks and wild geese), terrestrial avifauna (peacocks and pheasants) and mammals (mouflon, fallow deer and roe deer), which are found in the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve and the Negureni Reserve. Most of these specimens are natural monuments and rare species with an increasingly reduced representation in the wild.
The "residents" of the Microreservation benefit from "accommodation" spaces according to European standards in the field, and during the cold season they are sheltered in heated rooms. Mirco Delta is in an extensive process of modernization and diversification of the species it shelters.
In addition to the exhibition destination, the Microreservation is also a wonderful place for spending free time in an educational way. Also, within the volunteer programs launched by the institution, animal lovers can participate in the supervised feeding of the animals within the Microreserve. A Center for sheltering animals brought by various people, especially in the cold season, was also initiated within the Microreservation.
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The place is just perfect to take a walk in the city of Constanta. You can pay only to visit the Microreservation. This means you're able to see all the birds, take a long stroll in the middle of nature and also go in the Kids Park. which is a cool place for kids to burn they energy out.
Me and Caleb walked a lot this day and spent some quality time together. I love to see him actually enjoy something. I love these kind of places where there's room for learning too.
In the end, we got to the Exotic Birds point. There are quite a few but I didnt photograph them all.
Caleb was already a bit tired after playing the Park. Also he was a bit hungry.
Fortunately, you can buy some "fast" food here, like sandwichies or corn. Better than nothing. You know what kids act when they're hungry :))
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So what do you think of this place?
Would you take your kid to a visit? Or maybe would you enjoy a show to the Dolphinarium?
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I totally agree with you, a lot of parents are only concerned about the type of food their kids eat while grooming a child cuts across so many other things.
@missdeli just how many pictures do you take whenever you go out?? cause your pictures on your posts are so many and the fact that it gives us readers a feel of what you experienced is super nice🥰🥰
Lol, sometimes I take too many photos, I can accept that. 🤣 but its my way, I love taking photographies of the places I visit. And sometimes is too hard to limit those endless pictures on just 4 5 or 6 to my post here 😁🙄🤣
But I'm glad you find it as a good thing. I agree on the fact that sharing many photos can give you a lot better image of the place.
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Caleb is a kid that learns so fast, being five years old has so much enable him choose some of the place he wants to visit.
The parrot is beautiful in the net. When I have kids, I will take my kid to visit a place that I know is going to make him learn about nature.
Thank you so nice for you comment, definitely you should take the kids to a place they enjoy and also learn about all kind of things.
Nice photos
thanks.
Interesting. A few months ago, I remember having a conversation with you about animal circuses and how you would never take your son to one where wild animals are kept, abused for profit and forced to entertain the visitors. And dolphinariums are exactly that. In fact, these types of facilities are being banned in many places around the world because of the increasing pressure from animal rights groups, environmental activists, marine biologists etc. etc. There have even been cases of dolphins and orcas kept in these facilities that attempted to commit suicide by banging their heads against the walls. Marine mammals are extremely intelligent and sensitive animals and they suffer a lot when they are kept in dolphinariums. I know you are a person who likes nature so I believe you just didn´t realize what kind of business you supported by visiting this facility but maybe this friendly (really, no hate) reminder of mine will make you think about it more next time ;) Btw I also recommend that you watch some documentaries about dolphinariums, like for example Blackfish.
I didnt say that exactly...and I remember our conversation and I remember on which post it was too.
As for your reply, I dont mind at all. I dont feel its hate in your reply, dont worry about it.
We mostly came here for the Microrezervation which is a little Delta in a natural environment. And plus, what I didnt mention is that after seeing the show and visit the Dolphinarium, me and my son actually have had a talk about this pointing that even if this was enjoyable to see and cute, this is not natural and its not the ideal. We got researching animal habitats and where the colorful parrots would live if they wouldnt be here, because my son asked what are they doing in winter.
I think I didnt do wrong taking him so he could see by himself and have the talk.
Sometimes kids must see and feel in order to get an idea about something.
I'm not saying I would go again to the Dolphinarium, but I surely would go for a stroll into the little wild reservation.
Also, I mostly wrote this post to point out what kids can get when they visit new places,especially outdoors.
There's always learning with every new experience. This time can be a moment to talk about animal abuse, for example.
But I get you. Maybe its too controversial.
Well, everyone have their ways of raising kids. I only wrote that comment because I know that you like animals and nature in general and because maybe you, just like many others, don´t realize how facilities like this one or the Sea World, or the Loro Parque on Tenerife etc. etc... how they really work. I didn´t realize either. When I was younger, I visited the Loro Parque too. So I get. It´s easy to fall for these attractions. What I have been trying since then though is to give people all the information and then let them decide for themselves. I mean if people want to see dolphins, orcas or whales, they can do that on special boat tours. They will see them in their natural environment, without harming them. Same with elephants. You want to see elephants in Thailand? Sure, go for one of those sanctuaries where they take care of elephants rescued from the riding industry, circuses, injured and orphaned elephants etc. I mean there is always a way to watch, observe and learn about animals without supporting businesses that abuse them. But of course it´s everyone´s choice which way they choose. That´s it. That´s my whole point ;)
I already mentioned I dont mind your comment at all, altough I felt a bit dissapoinment? in your "voice" or sort of...something. As far as I'm concerned, I'm glad you raised this talk because now I'm even more conscious about the topic. Your comment truly is a reminder. I didnt realize that dolphins are even more sensitive than other animals. And I cant say I know exactly how these work, maybe its even worst than I thought it is...So yes, I will check some learning materials for myself, the kind you sent me, the link.
And definitely agree seeing them in their natural environment is something else.
Awesome :)
The place looks lovely, although I must admit that I love to see the animals in the wild where I feel they truly belong
Definitely! I couldnt agree with you more but I think overall it's a good experience for the kids, especially if you want them to learn about natural habitats and animals being held in these kind of places. I think it's a good option where this kind of environmental education begins.
The microreservation was quite nice. It's a nice place for a walk and see the sunset too. You can visit the microdelta without going to the Dolphinarium.
I didn't know there was this Microreservation in Constanta. It is a good place to take a child to discover the nature and wildlife of the delta. I think it's nice for grown-ups too. I would like to see it.
What you say in the explanatory part of why you posted in Healthy Happy Kids is perfectly true and very well written. I think most of us parents and grandparents do that, i.e. we want to bring children closer to nature and we want to teach them to understand and protect nature, in many ways and many places.
Yes! Apparently, it is. I didnt know about the microreservation until not so long ago, it's perfect for a walk, especially before sunset. There are a few lovely nature spots, in the rest its just a park....or something like that.
It's a bit harder not going when you're having kids, that's for sure . And even though this post opened a few comments over here, I really dont think I made a mistake by going and visiting. Kids need to see and decide for themselves. If they're older, the better. Then you can have pro active talks and argument debates about the nature, fauna, animals etc as they're now capable to understand a lot more.
We want our best for the kids, thats also true I agree on this. And you do everything you can and know to give them what you consider to be right, to educate them, to help them grow beautifully.
That's what we all do, I think, with more or less success. That's life... I like to think it's beautiful!
Have a good week and a beautiful spring!
Whoaa, nice view. I love the images of all you've post, especially the dolphins and one sunset over there. 😊
Thank you! Sunsets always makes easy photography :D:))
You're always welcome. 😊
I've been in Constanta countless times but never really got time to see the Dolphinarium that looks absolutely stunning. I would still have mixed feelings of curiosity and sadness to see animals locked inside, but it's a unique experience for sure.
Well, thats what I felt too. But I mostly went for my kid and see the microreservation, which is a little bit of a delta. It's just perfect for small kids to see it and ask questions.
I would love that part too for sure!
I know what you mean and I can totally relate but there is a difference between "just" cages and places like dolphinariums and animal circuses. Zoos, for example, might argue that by keeping animals in cages and enclosures, they protect them from predators, poachers etc. and I think some species would really be extinct by now if there were not for zoos and other similar facilities, as much as it still hurts of course to see the wild creatures being deprived of their freedom. In dolphinariums and animal circuses though, the animals are kept to be trained and perform for the visitors. So the only thing that the owners of such facilities care about is the profit. Or do you think that bears enjoy riding bicycles, tigers jumping through fire hoops and dolphins giving rides to fat tourists? I don´t think so...
I know, that's right. It's more like the thinking of how those dolphins were trained to actually perform those things. As I doubt the trainers treated them nice. I'm a overthinkwe by default, so might think about too many things and complicate things from what they usually are, so don't have too much attention on what I'm saying here lol
I absolutely loved the place and would definitely take my kid's there thanks for sharing this amazing post I really enjoyed it 🍻🤗
I hope that you have a wonderful day today and a wonderful weekend ahead ✌🏾
Thank you, have a wonderful week yourself!
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I know someone who will love this place .. She truly love dolphins... This place is amazing.. Kids and animal lovers would truly love to visit..☺️
No, animals lovers don´t visit facilities like dolphinariums where dolphins are abused and forced to perform for the audience...
Maybe you have a point, but not all have the same thoughts..
So you know about a dolphinarium where the dolphins are happy? Tell me, please...
oh Dolphins are so cute! Sometimes we see them here in our Black Sea;)
In the neighbour city we have a Dolphinarium as well, but we never went there. I think we should;) Your photos are so great!
Caleb is 5 already! Happy bday to him!:) better late than never;))