"Why Flanders' Lack of Animal Welfare Code at Boudewijn Seapark Attracts French-speaking Families - Lesoir.be"

2023-05-04 13:59:23

Unlike Wallonia and Brussels, Flanders has not yet adopted an animal welfare code despite Minister Ben Weyts’ commitments. The Boudewijn Seapark in Bruges therefore attracts French-speaking families.

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By Frederic Delepierre

Published on 4/05/2023 at 15:59
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Pfirst Wednesday of the spring school holidays for the French-speaking part of the country. Recently released, the rays of the sun have encouraged some families from the south of the country to head for the Boudewijn Seapark in Bruges, the last in the country to offer a dolphin show. At the start of the afternoon, some children are having fun on the rides and attractions under the attentive gaze of their parents, while others stop to admire the sea lions or the seals which wade in the basins which they would gladly push back. limits. Suddenly, shortly after 1 p.m., the loudspeakers sounded the long-awaited call for visitors. It’s time to head to the dolphinarium, where the show begins at 1:30 p.m. A real procession sets off towards the famous dome.

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