PARK ENTRANCE

Daily Presentations with the Bottlenose Dolphins in Malta – An entertaining and educational performance by the agile and energetic dolphins. Sit back & enjoy the Dolphin Presentations with a running commentary under the guidance of Professional Trainers at the Marine Park in Malta. This is where you can get some great photos of the dolphins showing off their acrobatic skills.

Facts: Bottlenose dolphins are the most common members of oceanic dolphins. These aquatic mammals hear through a sophisticated hearing sense & can listen to a broader range of frequencies than humans.

The group of South American Sea Lions are a big hit with the Marine Park guests. During the presentation you will appreciate the strength, agility and awareness of the Sea Lions, blended with humor and an informative commentary. You may also opt to book a Sea Lion Photo Session at the park’s entrance and if you are lucky you may get the irresistible kiss from one of the Sealions.

Facts:  South American Sea lions are characterized by the presence of external ear-flaps, long front flippers, the ability to walk on all four flippers on land.

See the beauty, and intelligence of macaws, parrots and cockatoos showing off their colours, sounds, secrets and intelligence during the daily Parrot Presentations. You will be truly amazed at the intelligence of these tropical birds.

Facts:  The greatest diversity of parrots is found in South America and Australasia.  Parrots can imitate the calls of other members of their flock, which allows them to communicate between themselves. Parrots can also imitate the calls of other animals which serves as their defense against predators.

Get close and personal to the Pyton Bivitatus, King Snake, Bearded Dragon, Tegu, Chamaleo Clyptratus and the Blue Tongue Skink in the Park’s Reptile House which is open all day.

Facts: Reptiles are characterized by breathing air, a typically cold blooded metabolism, laying tough-shelled eggs and having skin with scales or scutes.  Turtles are reptiles of the order Testudines are characterized by a special bony shell developed from their ribs and acting as a shield.

The park’s aviary hosts a a number of Birds including colorful Budgies, Love Birds, Cockatiels and a variety of other small birds that can be heard singing their tunes throughout the park. Guests may experience feeding the birds by purchasing one cup of bird seed at EUR 1.20 per cup. Bird Feeding may be limited to a number of people, determined by how much seed will be allowed in the particular session due to the birds’ dietary requirements.

Enjoy a day at the Marine Park in Malta, this is a great experience for Children and Adults alike. The Park has a Cafeteria/Snack Bar, a Play/Amusement Area for young children and a Souvenir Shop. Infants and Children up to the Age of 3 may enter the Park free of charge.

Life’s better with animals, and now there’s a new way to meet and enjoy them !