Among the Mexican endemic species is the vaquita that, unfortunately, is in danger of extinction since the 90’s because of the fishing of totoaba in the Gulf of Mexico.

The animal care specialists at Delphinus are experts in biology, veterinary and comprehensive care of marine mammals. No one understands better than they do certain dolphin behaviors. They know the best techniques needed to keep Our Dolphins Family in top condition.

Dolphins never cease to amaze. As researchers delve into the underwater world of these brilliant cetaceans, we're learning how full of surprises these creatures are, from their intricate social lives to their intelligence. Here are just seven of the ways dolphins are exceptional, both physically and mentally. 

Delphinus, operators of six habitats for interaction with dolphins in Mexico, is one of the very first institutions in the world – and the first in Mexico – to achieve humane certification for the treatment of their animals through the world’s first program dedicated solely to helping ensure the welfare and humane treatment of the remarkable, endangered and disappearing animals living in the world’s zoos and aquariums.

Did you know that the marine vaquita, or cochito from the Gulf of California, is considered the smallest cetacean in the world? Besides you can only find it in the northern part of the Mexican Gulf of California. Even tough it’s such a special and unique specie, today it finds itself in danger of extinction.

You’re ready for your holidays in Cancun and among other activities that you’ve been thinking of doing, swimming with dolphins in Mexico is one of them, the thing is how to choose between all the options Delphinus has for you. Today in our blog, we’ll help you to pick the perfect option according to your personality.  

The Mexican Caribean is known for its vast variety of flora and fauna, a fundamental part of its beauty and equilibrium. Even though swimming with dolphins is certainly a must, today we would like to talk about the important impact Lionfish have on our ocenas.   

On holidays in Cancun? You can’t miss the Ocean Festival, an event by Delphinus, the most important forum for environmental education in the area. Now in its last days, so if you are in Cancun, you have to go.

There seems to be no better experience than swimming with dolphins, but in fact there is one; we’re talking about swimming with happy, healthy animals in habitats that have everything a dolphin needs. How can we achieve this?