Whale and dolphin activities

Learn about the amazing world of whales and dolphins with our interactive animations and activities.

Dolphins are really smart. They use tools, learn new skills and pass them on, and even give themselves names!

Find out more about these amazing creatures.

How much do you know about whales and dolphins? Print off this fun quiz sheet and have a go!

An interactive animation showing the body and skeleton of a dolphin.

Whale and dolphin colouring sheets for children to download.

Play with our interactive video showing different dolphin behaviours.

Can you find a pair of whales or dolphins in our interactive game?

Play a game and match the right whale or dolphin with the correct fin.

Play a game to find out which whales have baleen and which have teeth.

Play a game to see the difference between whales and fish.

One of kids' favourite activities on our school visits - the blubber glove!

Find out various ways of making a whale or dolphin model.

Find out about plankton and what whales eat.

Find our who eats what in the whale and dolphin food chain.

How long can a whale hold its breath for?

Play our game to discover how whales and dolphins use sound to navigate and communicate.

Find out how we identify different dolphins by looking at their fins and markings.

Tops spots for watching whales and dolphins in the wild.

Have a look at our life-size blue whale animation.

You can do better Mr Branson.

Make an origami dolphin in support of ending captivity in Europe.

Help WDC as we work towards bringing an end to Japanese Taiji dolphin hunts.

Is the company that supplies your school lunch linked with whaling?

Play this game and help free an orca from captivity.

Why not get your class to perform a whale or dolphin play?

Tips on keeping our oceans clean - even from the comfort of your home!

What is life like for a whale or dolphin in captivity?