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Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

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  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
    • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park Coupons
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    • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park Animal Encounters
    • Dolphin Star
    • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park Dolphin Splash Encounter
    • Discover Dolphins
    • Stringray Bay Snorkel
    • Discover Harbor Seals
    • Kids Reptile Safari
    • Discover Penguins
    • Discover Turtles
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    • Discover Stingrays
    • MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
      • MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
    • GENERAL INFORMATION

Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

Established in 1955, Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park is one of the oldest marine animal parks in the world today. It is committed to showing marine life in a way that visitors had never seen before. It provides unique and memorable experiences to educate, entertain, and inspire visitors of all ages to respect and preserve wildlife. With endless animal encounter opportunities, dolphin and sea lion show, daily animal chats, and amazing exhibits to view, your visit will be filled with fun and adventure!

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Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park Coupons

We couldn’t find any coupon codes by doing a web search.  That doesn’t mean they never exist, but we do always check Groupon in case they are running one.  If nothing else you may find some additional fun things to at a discount.

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Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park Admission Tickets

We have found that a company called TripShock that consolidates tours and fun things to do on Florida Gulf is a great place to check.  They guarantee the lowest price and had a lower price than the Gulfarium website (fees were lower) offered.  Definitely check them out first before buying tickets.

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Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park Fast Facts

  • The first marine park to perform underwater shows on SCUBA gear, rather than the traditional full-helmet dive gear of the era.
  • The first to record a dolphin jumping to a height of 21 feet.
  • The first to successfully raise a stranded baby bottlenose dolphin.
  • The first to develop a synthetic milk formula for bottlenose dolphins.

Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park Animal Encounters

Gulfarium Dolphin Star

Dolphin Star

Take the center stage with marine mammal trainers during a segment of a dolphin show. This experience includes the opportunity to touch and feed a dolphin. (Ages: 5 and Up)

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Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park Dolphin with Kids

Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park Dolphin Splash Encounter

Get up close and personal with these sleek and graceful animals. While in shallow water, you will play, touch, and learn about Atlantic bottlenose dolphins alongside a Gulfarium trainer. (Ages: 8 and Up)

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Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park Jumping Dolphin

Discover Dolphins

Meet the dolphin family during this hands-on dockside encounter. Play, laugh and learn about the Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, known for their curious nature and spirited disposition. (Ages: 5 and Up)

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Gulfarium Stingray Bay Snorkel

Stringray Bay Snorkel

You’ll be provided all the snorkel gear needed to marvel at the beauty and graceful nature of stingrays and sharks. (Ages: 5 and Up)

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Gulfarium Harbour Seals

Discover Harbor Seals

Touch and feed the gentle, yet playful harbor seals during this special interaction. (Ages: 8 and Up)

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Gulfarium Kids Reptile Safari

Kids Reptile Safari

Meet several of Gulfarium’s cold-blooded residents including turtles, lizards, snakes, and alligators. (Ages: 3 and Up)

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Gulfarium Penguins

Discover Penguins

Participants will have the opportunity to feed and touch an African penguin while learning about these lively and lovable birds. (Ages: 8 and Up)

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Gulfarium Turtles

Discover Turtles

This turtle-filled encounter will introduce you to our seafaring loggerheads, a variety of freshwater turtles, and even our land-loving African spurred tortoises. (Ages: 5 and Up)

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Gulfarium Sea Lions

Discover Sea Lions

Join the trainers that interact with California sea lions for a dynamic encounter full of fun and thrills. (Ages: 8 and Up)

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Gulfarium Gators

Discover Gators

Meet and touch the juvenile gators, then set foot into the large gator habitat for a closer look at these fascinating swamp dwellers. (Ages: 5 and Up)

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Gulfarium Dolphin Doodle

Dolphin Doodle

Team up with one of the talented dolphin artists to create a one-of-a-kind work of art. You choose the colors, hold the canvas, and leave the rest up to your new finned friend! This dockside encounter includes an opportunity to touch and feed a dolphin. (Ages: 5 and Up)

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Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park Stingrays

Discover Stingrays

Dip your hands into the stingray estuary and marvel at the tranquility of these gentle fish as they glide under your fingertips. (Ages: 4 and Up)

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MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS

  • Individual  – One individual
  • One Plus One – Individual must accompany a guest with each visit.
  • Pod Pass  – Individual plus up to 4 Guests

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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

  • Unlimited admission to Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park during regular hours
  • Admission to all GulfScarium events, including after-hours events
  • 10% discount on Fins Gifts merchandise
  • 10% discount on Dive-In Eatery purchases
  • 10% discount on birthday party reservations booked by the cardholder
  • 25% off animal encounters booked between Labor Day and February 28.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Website: www.gulfarium.com
Address: 1010 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Email Address: info@gulfarium.com
Contact Number: 850-243-9046 / 800-247-8575
Operating Hours:
Open daily from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. (Spring and Summer)
Open daily from 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. (Fall and Winter)
Closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

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We also found this post from Visit Florida informational. If you want to see the dolphins in the wild, take a look at our post on Navarre Beach Dolphin Cruises.

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