The interactive program offers the opportunity to get closer to the animals by entering the habitat of the animals under the supervision of a caretaker in a controlled environment for humans and animals.

You can participate in the ‘in the water program’ from the age of 8, with a minimum height of 1.40 m, if you are in a healthy condition and understand Dutch/English. Check all the required participation conditions here.

If we determine before a program or during the program that a participant does not meet the conditions, this person can no longer participate in the program. If it turns out that participation is not possible, no refund will be made.

The programme is given to groups of up to six people and lasts approximately one hour, of which you will spend twenty minutes in the water with the dolphins. Before entering the water, you will receive information about these remarkable animals and the work of the carers at the Dolfinarium. You will then receive instructions from the carer and put on waders to keep your own clothes dry. The waders are worn over your own clothes. Swimwear is therefore not necessary, as swimming with dolphins is not possible at the Dolfinarium.

After discussing the programme schedule with the caretaker, it is time to see the dolphins up close and enter the water. While standing on an underwater bridge, you will receive information about everything related to bottlenose dolphins. It is good to know that the caretaker will involve you in the programme schedule and that the programme is different every time. This way, we keep it fun for the animals and every programme is unique. The dolphins always have the opportunity to decide for themselves whether they want to participate, because that choice is always theirs. At the Dolfinarium, the welfare and safety of our animals is paramount. We therefore consciously choose not to allow participants in the programme to touch the dolphins.

Swimming with dolphins is not possible at the Dolfinarium and therefore not part of the program.

The Dolfinarium attaches great importance to the welfare of our animals. We have sharpened the conditions to guarantee the safety of humans and animals.

If we determine before a program or during the program that a participant does not meet the conditions, this person can no longer participate in the program. If it turns out that participation is not possible, no refund will be made.

The cost of the program does not include entrance to the park. A valid entrance ticket is required to participate in the program. You can order your entrance ticket online here.

There is no known chest size/clothing size for wading trousers. When wearing wading trousers, we look at the shoe size. We have wading trousers up to and including shoe size 50. The wading trousers do not stretch much, so it is possible that you will get wading trousers with a shoe size larger than your own size. You may not be able to move easily because of this, but that is not a problem for the in water program.

The language of instruction during ‘In the Water with Dolphins’ program is Dutch or English. Each participant in the program must therefore be able to speak Dutch or English in order to respond adequately to the animal caretaker’s instructions. If you speak little or no Dutch or English, you cannot participate in the program. Translating for other participants is not allowed, this causes too much distraction and can cause safety risks in case of incorrect translation.

If we determine before a program or during the program that a participant does not meet the required conditions, for example because he or she does not speak and understand Dutch or English, this person cannot participate in the program. If it turns out that participation is no longer possible, no refund will be made.

The minimum height of 1.40 meters has been established for safety reasons and to prevent guests from getting very wet. Waders that fill up with water become very heavy, making walking and movement difficult. We do not have shower facilities or changing facilities. Exceptions are not made for this and therefore participants or children who are too small cannot participate.

We have sharpened the conditions to guarantee the safety of humans and animals.

• Children between the ages of 8 and 12 may only participate if accompanied by a participating and paying adult (18 years or older). By this we mean 1 supervisor per 2 children.
• Children under the age of 8 are not allowed to participate and unfortunately have to wait until they are a bit older to participate in this program. No exceptions are made to this.
• Children aged 12 are not allowed to participate unaccompanied and unfortunately have to wait another year to be able to participate alone. No exceptions are made to this.
• Children between 13 and 18 years old can participate independently. However, permission from a parent/legal guardian is required (signature required).
• Children often react differently during special and special occasions, as a result of which they often require extra attention, for which guidance is required, among other things. This is for the safety of the participating child! An additional advantage is that it is a unique experience to experience with your child.
• The point is that children can swim, the number of swimming certificates does not apply. It is important that children can swim independently in the water.

All participants receive the same attention and experience during the programme so that this special experience is also the same for everyone. We have sharpened the conditions for participation to ensure the safety of people and animals.

It is difficult to estimate in advance whether someone with a mild mental or physical disability can participate. You are therefore asked to make your own realistic assessment based on the participation conditions. In doing so, pay attention to physical aspects, such as being able to stand independently and stably and being sufficiently self-reliant in wading trousers in the water.
In addition, consider factors such as interaction with others, sensitivity to stimuli (such as noise or touch), age-appropriate behaviour, communication and interests.
Persons with disabilities must always be accompanied by a paying adult participant.

If we determine before a programme or during the programme that a participant does not meet the set participation conditions, this person can no longer participate in the programme. Should it turn out that participation is not possible, there will be no refund.

Not sure if you meet the requirements/conditions of the programme Please contact the reservations department in advance: [email protected].

With an annual pass you will get a €9,90 discount (per person). If you want to use this discount, send an email to [email protected].

First take a look at our homepage at Questions and Answers. If you cannot find an answer to your question on this page, please feel free to contact the reservations-interaction department: [email protected].