Fort Walton Beach-Okaloosa Island

Florida

Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park is the perfect place to see and learn about marine life in a fun, safe environment! Visitors can see exhibits, shows, training demonstrations, and more. Gulfarium also offers visitors the chance to experience animal encounters which may include feeding a penguin or touching a stingray.

Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

Prepare for an exciting blend of education and entertainment at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park! Watch as the talented dolphins and sea lions dazzle you with their impressive performances, featuring dance moves and spectacular jumps. Between shows, explore the engaging animal exhibits showcasing penguins, sharks, stingrays, pelicans, dolphins, and sea lions. Nestled on the beach in Fort Walton Beach and just minutes from Destin Harbor, the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park offers the perfect setting for a fun and relaxing afternoon with marine life. Grab your tickets now!

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Prepare for an exciting blend of education and entertainment at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park! Watch as the talented...

My kids and I LOVED IT! This is the closest we’ve ever been to dolphins and getting up and close and getting splashed and it being part of general admission was amazing!! We loved everything about this place!

Amazing!!

We had such a great time taking a break from the beach and enjoying the animals.

Fun day of adventure

Husband's Birthday trip

Experience the magic of meeting a dolphin family up close with the Discover Dolphins encounter at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park! This interactive dockside experience invites you to play, laugh, and learn about the Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, celebrated for their curiosity and lively personalities. Be prepared to get a little wet, wear attire that can handle splashy fun! Ideal for ages 5 and up, this engaging encounter promises unforgettable moments. Reserve your experience today!

Discover Dolphins Encounter at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

Experience the magic of meeting a dolphin family up close with the Discover Dolphins encounter at Gulfarium Marine...

It was Wonderful. We enjoyed touching and feeding the dolphins. I definitely recommend this experience.

Day of Dolphins

I loved the dolphin experience, we were up close and personal. We got to feed the siphon a fish, learned and gave some hand signs and loved on the dolphin. Next time we would love to try an even longer experience!!! The staff was friendly and knowledgeable too.

Excellent

Purchased this experience for my grandson and his family.  They were beyond excited when they realized they would be interacting with dolphins.  An experience they will remember forever.

Great Experience

Get up close with playful sea lions at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park’s Discover Sea Lions! Interact, touch, and learn about these charming marine mammals in a fun, hands-on experience. Perfect for all ages, this unforgettable encounter offers insights into their playful behavior and unique personalities. Book your experience today!

Discover Sea Lions at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

Get up close with playful sea lions at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park’s Discover Sea Lions! Interact, touch, and...

Me and my daughter loved petting the sea lion and posing for pictures

Awesome

All five of us had a marvelous experience and we look forward to doing it again!

Beyond the Best

Had a great time at Gulfarium seeing the Dolphin & Sea Lion shows! My children and I really enjoyed getting to interact with the sea lions & learn more about them.

Great visit to Gulfarium

Dive into an unforgettable adventure with the Gulfarium's VIP "Trainer for a Day" experience! Perfect for ages 13 and up, this exclusive opportunity offers a deep dive into the world of marine mammal training. Spend the day working closely with the resident experts and gain hands-on experience with the incredible marine mammals. Discover their behaviors, biology, and the nuances of their interactions with humans. Don’t miss out—book your transformative experience today!

VIP "Trainer for a Day" Experience at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

Dive into an unforgettable adventure with the Gulfarium's VIP "Trainer for a Day" experience! Perfect for ages 13 and...

Review

Experience an unforgettable close-up encounter with a harbor seal at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park! These charming and playful seals will steal your heart as you get the chance to touch and feed them during this unique interaction. Perfect for ages 8 and up, this experience allows you to watch them in action and discover fascinating facts about these incredible animals. A friendly harbor seal is eager to meet you—book your adventure today!

Discover Harbor Seals at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

Experience an unforgettable close-up encounter with a harbor seal at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park! These charming and...

I loved the interaction as well as the friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Loved it!

Out of the encounters I did, this one was by my far my favorite! Milo was just the cutest and seemed so happy to be with us. We learned a lot about him and how to care for our environment to make sure the wild animals are safe and can live long life like him. I would 10/10 recommend this encounter.

Milo is the cutest

This was an unreal experience! Seals are such beautiful and smart animals, and I’m so glad I got to meet Milo and his son Ollie. The trainers showed off how intelligent these animals were by showing us basic tricks. Most of these tricks are learned as ways to make it easier for the trainers to care for them whether it’s brushing their teeth or having them get into specific positions to check their health. This was such a memorable experience, and I’m so grateful I was able do it.

UNREAL!

Meet the charming flightless birds of the sea at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park with this Discover Penguins experience! Get up close and personal with an adorable and energetic African penguin and feed, touch, and play with these delightful creatures. Designed for ages 9 and up, this trainer-led encounter offers fascinating insights into the lives of these remarkable birds. Don’t miss this unforgettable opportunity to connect with an African penguin during your visit to the Emerald Coast!

Discover Penguins at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

Meet the charming flightless birds of the sea at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park with this Discover Penguins experience!...

The one on one encounter with the  penguins was priceless. Having a one on one with the penguin handler and hearing about where they come from their habits, their diet and their interactions with each other as well as their human handlers was very interesting. Being able to pet them and feed them, it was beyond exciting. Money well spent if we visit again I think will do the very same with the dolphins my son thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience as didI. I highly recommend it.

Penguin Encounter

It was a lot fun. My only complaint was that we had to pay for photos. It's 26 a piece for general admission, 48 a piece for penguins, and then another 40 dollars for photos. I think after 150.00 already spent they could throw in the photos for free. Especially since you can't take your own photos on a personal device.

Penguins!!!!

My grandkids and I all had a great time, the shows were entertaining .

Wonderful

Join the Kids Reptile Safari at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park for a thrilling adventure! Explore and interact with fascinating reptiles like turtles, snakes, and lizards. Perfect for young adventurers, this hands-on experience offers a fun, educational glimpse into the world of these incredible creatures. Ideal for kids and families! Book your experience today!

Kids Reptile Safari at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

Join the Kids Reptile Safari at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park for a thrilling adventure! Explore and interact with...

Wonderful experience looking forward being apart of your activities in the future 
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Vacation Activity

Did you know that sea turtles have a better sense of smell than sharks? This turtle-filled encounter for ages 5 and up will teach you that and more while introducing you to our seafaring Loggerheads, a variety of freshwater turtles, and even our land-loving African spurred tortoises. Go behind the scenes to learn about our long-running sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation program. General admission to the park is not included in encounter price and must be purchased separately. Book your encounter today!

Discover Turtles Encounter at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

Did you know that sea turtles have a better sense of smell than sharks? This turtle-filled encounter for ages 5 and up...

Really enjoyed the experience.  Did not realize we also had to pay to get into the park to just go to the turtle encounter so thought it was a little pricy since we could not stay for several hours.  However we were able to catch the dolphin exhibit and it was fantastic.

My daughter (16), my son (5) and myself all enjoyed this encounter. I really liked how educational it was, it was not just about the interaction with the animal but also a teaching moment. We definitely recommend it!

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