Dolphin Show at Kyoto Aquarium

Flying dolphins on the edge of Umekoji Park

By Cathy Cawood

Community writer

Dolphins are thrilling animals, whether wild or tame. How can anyone not be enchanted by them? The three dolphins at Kyoto aquarium put on a great show for spectators the day I was there. They jumped so high above the pool they seemed to be flying, or maybe levitating. I clapped and cheered with the kids, and was sorry when the entertainment ended, even though I was really looking forward to checking out the jellyfish!

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By Cathy Cawood

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Lorna Campbell 3 years ago

I didn't like this Aquarium, because of the dolphins. I am amazed that the people on here, don't realise the cruelty endured by these dolphins. They have been taken from the wild, at Taiji Cove in Japan (have you seen how brutally their families have been killed) put in tanks and starved, to get them to perform tricks for food. This is not entertainment. I think your children will grow and be sad that you took them to support this cruelty. Please Japan - you are a wonderful country - but the cruelty at Taiji and capture of dolphins, for shows, is heartbreaking and NOT FUN :-(