noun
- a large aquarium or marine park where dolphins are kept and displayed for public viewing and entertainment.
Usage: often used in the context of tourist attractions; sometimes associated with animal welfare concerns
Examples
- The children were excited to visit the dolphinarium and watch the trained dolphins perform.
- Many dolphinariums around the world offer educational programs about marine life.
- The new dolphinarium features underwater viewing tunnels where visitors can observe the animals up close.
- Animal rights activists have raised concerns about the conditions in some dolphinariums.
- The dolphinarium's trainers work with the dolphins daily to maintain their health and skills.