The Aquatarium, Marine amusement park in St. Pete Beach, Florida.
The Aquatarium featured a circular marine tank measuring 100 feet in diameter and 25 feet deep, containing over 1.2 million gallons of seawater.
Opening its gates in 1964, the 17-acre attraction operated until 1977, when changes in regional tourism patterns led to its permanent closure.
The facility presented marine shows with trained dolphins, sea lions, and pilot whales under a 160-foot golden geodesic dome structure.
Located between 64th and 66th avenues in St. Pete Beach, the park introduced a rebranding to Shark World in 1976 following market trends.
A dolphin named Floppy gained recognition at the park for performing exceptional 25-foot vertical jumps during daily marine presentations.
GPS coordinates: 27.73472,-82.74944
Latest update: March 14, 2025 09:45
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