Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park in Fort Walton Beach is a marine park featuring dolphins, sea lions, penguins, sea turtles, and other ocean animals in various exhibits. The facility includes performance areas, interactive habitats, and educational displays designed for visitors to observe and learn about different marine species.
The park opened in 1955 and has operated as a place for viewing marine animals ever since. Over the decades, it has added newer sections like Dolphin Oasis and Manatee Cove to improve animal habitats and expand rescue and rehabilitation programs for injured wildlife.
The park's animal encounters and daily presentations show how marine creatures behave and interact in their habitats. Visitors can observe dolphins, sea lions, and penguins up close, gaining a direct sense of how these animals live and move.
The park is located at 1010 Miracle Strip Parkway and is easy to access with plenty of parking and accessible facilities for guests with disabilities. Arriving early allows you to enjoy all the daily shows and encounters at your own pace throughout the day.
The Gulfarium C.A.R.E. Center is a rescue station for injured and ill marine animals like manatees and sea turtles on the grounds. Visitors can observe staff caring for these animals and preparing them for return to the wild, giving the park a real conservation role beyond entertainment.
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