Selwo Marina facts for kids
Flamingos in Selwo Marina, 2009
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| Location | Benalmadena, Spain |
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| Land area | 1.67 ha (180,000 sq ft) |
| Coordinates | 36°35′32″N 4°31′55″W / 36.59222°N 4.53194°W |
| Memberships | EAZA |
| Major exhibits | Dolphins, Birds, Snakes |
Selwo Marina is a fun marine park located in Benalmádena, Spain. It's not huge, covering about 1.67 hectares (that's like 4 acres!). This park is special because it's the only one of its kind in the region of Andalusia.
Selwo Marina has four main areas, each with different animals and experiences. These areas are called 'Antillas', 'Las Hondonada', 'Amazonia', and 'Isla de Hielo'. Let's explore what you can find in each one!
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Exploring Selwo Marina's Animal Zones
Antillas: Home of Dolphins and Sea Lions
The 'Antillas' area is where you'll find the amazing dolphins and sea lions. There are four large pools here. Three of these pools are home to the park's three bottlenose dolphins. The fourth pool is used for special activities, like programs where you can swim with a sea lion!
The biggest pool, called the 'Show Pool', is where both the dolphins and sea lions perform their shows. It's a great place to watch them show off their skills. However, the sea lions only use this pool during show times.
Las Hondonada: Birds and Reptile Shows
In the 'Las Hondonada' area, you can watch exciting shows featuring birds and snakes. It's a chance to see these animals up close and learn about them. There are also special aviaries where you can observe colorful parrots even when they're not performing in a show.
Amazonia: A World of Reptiles and Fish
'Amazonia' is a smaller indoor area that feels like you're stepping into a rainforest! Here, you'll find tanks filled with different animals. You can see snakes, lizards, various kinds of fish, and even caimans, which are like small alligators. It's a cool place to discover creatures from the Amazon.
Isla de Hielo: The Island of Ice for Penguins
'Isla de Hielo' means 'Island of Ice' in Spanish, and it's the perfect name for this area! It's home to the park's collection of penguins. The penguin exhibit is designed to look and feel like their natural home. The amount of light they get each day changes to match what they would experience in the wild. This means the lights are dimmest in summer and brightest in winter, helping the penguins feel at home.
Meet the Dolphins
Selwo Marina is home to eight incredible dolphins. They all have unique names! The dolphins living at the park are: Zeus, Tonet, Bravo, Sting, Rumbo, Ringo, Lennon, and Blu. All of these dolphins are males.
See also
In Spanish: Selwo Marina para niños
