Ashdod Travelers guide

Ashdod | Ashdod with children 72 The Dolphin and Sea Center Not many are aware of this, but in front of Ashdod's beautiful beaches there are many different types of dolphins living in the waters. This is one of the reasons the "Machmali" foundation (The Marine Mammal Research, Information and Aid Center), which is concerned with the preservation of marine mammals and their environment, decided to establish the foundation's education center specifically in Ashdod. At the unique center, which was established in 2016 at the Ort Naval Officers School on the southern banks of the Lachish stream, visitors are exposed to the wondrous world of these marine mammals living along the coast of Israel. The guided tour, which leads the children on a marine journey through the eyes of the dolphin, includes the screening of fascinating videos and a visit to the nearby ecological park, among other things. The tour lasts about an hour. The parking lot of the Lachish Stream Park and from it about a 300 meters walk along the stream in the direction of the sea up to the sign "Afikim" bus lines 2, 2A, and 3 Sunday-Thursday 09:00-16:00; Friday 09:00-14:00 Admission charged from age 2; discount for local residents In the Ort Ashdod Naval Officers school compound Tel 054-996-0171 dolphincenter@ immrac.org Partial accessibility (not including handicapped rest rooms) For groups of 15- 25 participants and with pre- arrangement only The Dolphin and Sea Center Next to the Dolphin and Sea center, on the banks of the Lachish stream, lies the "Ashdod Paintball" complex, which offers an enjoyable extreme experience for the whole family (from age 9 and up). You must come in closed shoes. For details and reservations: Tel 054-990-0990 Suitable for the whole family 6-10 11-15 Suitable Unsuitable Possible 16-18 2-5 TIP