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Animal Encounters Swim with Sealions


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 12 attractions in Maspalomas
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Animal Encounters is a fun and exciting way for the whole family to get up close and personal with animals in a fun and safe environments.With us...... more » Animal Encounters is a fun and exciting way for the whole family to get up close and personal with animals in a fun and safe environments.With us you'll have the opportunity to learn about and play with Sealions, Horses, Camels, Buffalo, Snakes,Crocodiles etc. The Gran Canaria´s Animal Encounters offers families, groups and couples a chance to discover the wonders of wildlife together and it's was created to give people an inside look into the lives and hearts of the amazing creatures we share this earth with. Some of the animals used for our programs have an amazing story that they carry with them. . Book a Animal Encounter today!swim with Sealions, Horseback Riding & Ride with Camels Include FREE TRANSFERS FROM & TO YOUR HOTEL « less
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Attraction type: Other
Address: Maspalomas, Grand Canary
Spain
Tel: 0034 666 124 776

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5 of 5 stars
rjstrong   6 contributions
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Dec 14, 2009

This is a very personal unique experience. Other places when you swim with Sealions you are in a water park, get 5 mins in the water with them and have to take turns. Here, they keep the groups small so you get more time to swim with the sealions. They are a small operation working up the mountains in Gran... more

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5 of 5 stars
EscapetoParadise1973   1 contribution
35100
Oct 25, 2009

Thanks Charly, I will never forget this activitie, from the exactly time that you pick up us, untill you drop back us in our Hotel. One more time Thanks Charly. more

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5 of 5 stars
fergola   1 contribution
Toledo
Oct 17, 2009

If you have the oportunity to visit this fantastic island it is a MUST to do this activity. Besides swiming with this beautiful and funny animals, you will have the chance to meet their fantastic trainers, Tina and Johny. They went out of their way to make us feel at home. Also Charly (the transport and activities provider) is a... more

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5 of 5 stars
KLou89   2 contributions
UK
Oct 15, 2009

As we were staying in Maspalomas, it was only a short transfer for us which was an added bonus and the whole experience was amazing. As advertised, group numbers are kept to minimum and with there being only 8 of us it was perfect. It begins with Tina talking to you about her sealions and how she trains them etc,... more

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5 of 5 stars
NDRT   15 contributions
Essex
Oct 5, 2009

I agree with all the comments made, this was a fantastic once in a life opportunity. The sea lion trainer clearly loves her animals and the animals are in good condition. I really enjoyed my session, there was only 3 people in my swim session which was good and we were able to do lots of things with the animals... more

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5 of 5 stars
msc3   1 contribution
London England
Sep 22, 2009
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I cannot disagree with any of the other comments left about this experience. This is a must while staying in Gran Caneria. Tina the trainer is absolutely fantastic and gives you a real good insight into the life of sealions before taken you into the water to meet her "boys". It is clear to see that she really loves and... more

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5 of 5 stars
Hadleyholic   2 contributions
Gran Canaria
Sep 8, 2009

I'd recommend this to anyone and everyone. I had a permanent smile on my face during the whole hour the experience lasted, both in and out of water. Sea lions are clever, beautiful creatures... Their trainer and owner, a Dutch man, could speak fluent English, German, Dutch, Spanish and Norwegian and he had a sense of humour too! You can... more

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5 of 5 stars
Aodh53   4 contributions
Paisley, Scotland
Jul 26, 2009

John and Tina run a very sleek show high in the hills in Maspalomas! Busby and Helios (the sealions), are such marvellous creatures. Tina is charming and her affection for the sealions is clear to see. John is an absolute comedian - 'walrus swims with sealion'. 'black and white photographs available for those without suntans'. Well worth a visit -... more

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5 of 5 stars
jadeyrawrr   14 contributions
rochdale
Jun 29, 2009

The trainer, Tina, is so lovely. She can't do enough to make you feel welcome and is a very friendly lady who makes you feel welcomed. I would reccommend this trip to anyone, it's a once in a lifetime experience. Please, if you want to do this, come here instead of Aqualand. The seals at Aqualand looked so bored and... more

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5 of 5 stars
Carlitoswayarucas   19 contributions
Arucas
Mar 16, 2009

It was a increidible experience because Swim with Sealions" program gives to us a unique opportunity for some playful, educational interaction with these wonderful animals. The names of the Sealions are Helio & Busby. They have a 160 and 230Kg and they are incredibles. During the program, we stroke Busby as they fly past in the water, we receive a... more

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Animal Encounters Swim with Sealions Address

Maspalomas, Grand Canary, Spain
Tel: 0034 666 124 776