#dolfinarium

The summer Halloween spirit continues - thank you still for your trick or treat ♥ A few days ago I went to visit "The Delphinarium", it's the only marine park in the Netherlands which houses dolphins (and harbour porpoises!). It always makes me happy to be there and see the animals.

It also inspired the latest photo study - this one based off one of my own, featuring Morgan the killer whale! 15 years ago she was rescued and brought to our Dolfinarium to recover.

This was from when I first saw her, two months after her rescue. She had already regained some of her strength but she was still so small and skinny. It is incredible to see how far she has come, living in Loro Parque now with her second calf by her side.

-Moet blijven

-Moet verdwijnen

-Mag van mij blijven, maar dan wel met aangepaste regels over trucjes/grotere verblijven/etc.

Have you been to the one in Brugge? It is technically closer to me, though I would rather sit in trains than busses.

Hey, cool to hear that you also visited the Dolfinarium Harderwijk this year! I'm glad you enjoyed yourself despite the heat. I always love seeing the porpoises, such a unique species to be able to see.

The main lagoon is indeed quite susceptible to algae blooms. When I was there the water was super green, it was almost impossible to see the dolphins unless they were right up to the glass. It's due to the water being real seawater, with only biological filtration. With all this sunshine, algae were bound to bloom! It's a lot better in winter. I've seen it range from soup to almost clear over the years. I do think it adds a lovely natural feel to the exhibit!