Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

Positive experience: This place is awesome for everyone. Children would love it. Lots of animals and the dolphin show was awesome. Bathrooms were clean and cool. The place needs more fans thru out the park especially during the hot season. Even under the canopies it was just too miserable.

Positive experience: My family and I just went to the Gulfarium this past week and had an alright time. They had different animal shows that we watched. We also done the dolphin experience. It was very short lived (lasted 5 minutes), but it was only about $10 more than a regular ticket so I didn't expect anything super over the top anyways. We each got to feed the dolphin a fish and got to pet it. It was a cute experience for my son and mother in law who had never done anything like that before. The photos and food is way overpriced. It was like $14 for a slushy. Overall, I'm glad we got to experience the place, but we probably wouldn't go again.

Positive experience: Super easy to buy tickets online & I thought they were reasonably priced. Loved the indoor/outdoor setup, but could use some more shade for little ones (ex: at the dolphin show area). All the shows & talks were neat and optional. Both adults and kiddos had a great time & I was happy to have something fun to do for the kids on our trip!

Positive experience: Shaded! Knowledgeable staff, with enough entertainment to keep you and the kids occupied for a couple of hours. Curious about the vegetation growth on some of the animals. I do not recall seeing moss growing on a turtle in the wild. Could be a great encounter experience with educational opportunities for small children about animal care

Fantastic experience: Definitely had a great time! Everyone was so polite! My family will be back ‘

Fantastic experience: Love love love the dolphin show and seal show…a pure joy to see the happy manatees there now. The dolphin oasis was gorgeous. Their trainers are so wonderful and kind to answer questions. There could be some improvement on wait times for food and bathroom cleanliness, but we will continue to go back. Well worth the money.

Fantastic experience: I love my visit here! If military, there is a discount. If watching the dolphin show sit on the splash zone if you don’t mind getting wet on a hot day! Make sure you bring plenty of water & gift shop has plenty of cute gifts for everyone

Negative experience: An absolute nightmare of a time. No fans outside!!! Rude guest blatantly skipping me and my child in line. Get to the counter with my GIFT card, the cashier says I can’t use it. I had to request a manager to use the gift card lol there’s no order in that place. It’s like there’s no staff in sight, just a bunch of haywire going on. Glad they got the gift card situation figured out and I was able to spend it, I will NEVER come back to this place again. Absolutely ridiculous. The bathrooms are tight!!! Outdated!!! A horrible experience. Also- the staff that are suppose to demonstrate the animals (penguins) do NOT engage with the children. My toddler stood there looking at penguins while the staff just stood there. SAY SOMETHING?? Give facts, interact with the animals so the kids can watch. How hard is it I felt like I was intruding upon everyone today and HOW??? I PAID MY MONEY JUST LIKE EVERYONE ELSE.

Fantastic experience: Loved my visit to Gulfarium! I visited at opening (9am) on a Monday. I was able to park in front row, walk in and see all exhibits and early shows comfortably. All the chats and shows were wonderful and educational. Well maintained facility and clearly a lot of love and care is provided to all the animals big and small. Highly recommend!!

Fantastic experience: Wonderful little aquarium!! The animals looked well cared for and the new dolphin area is amaaaazing. They put on a great show. I also HIGHLY recommend doing the dolphin experience ($44 each is SO reasonable (but the pics were $70 so, you know lol)!!

Fantastic experience: So much fun swimming with the sting rays. Great activity with the kids age 10 & 13 perfect! It was in a large tank so no opportunity for other sea life, it wasn’t SUPER deep- roughly 5 ft. They provided scuba gear and goggles. The tour guide was so awesome she was very knowledgeable not just about sting rays but about a plethora of sea life. Definitely an activity we will do again!

Fantastic experience: Sea Lions Stole the Show — And My Heart I came for the fish, but the sea lions deserve their own Netflix special. These flippered comedians had better timing than most stand-up acts. One even threw shade at the trainer (with a flipper gesture, I swear) — I’ve never related to a marine mammal more. The sea lion show had it all: jumps, spins, dramatic poses, and lots of laughs. Kids were screaming, adults were laughing, and the sea lions were clearly living their best lives. If Taylor the sealion had merch, I would’ve bought it. The rest of the aquarium was amazing too — sharks, turtles, stingrays, and some fish that looked like they’ve seen things. But honestly? The sea lions were the Beyoncé of the whole operation. If you go, don’t skip the show.

Fantastic experience: Great fun place for families. Not too big. Not too small. They have shows for the sea lions and dolphins that were entertaining. The splash zone for the dolphin show is exciting and could cool you down on a hot day. Pro tip: on hot days sit on the top back of the bleachers for the show to get the most air circulation and avoid the hot humid middle sitting section.

Fantastic experience: The animals were a delight! You could tell they were happy and playful. All where either contently resting, roaming gracefully, or energetically bouncing with excitement for their trainers to come in. We learned lots of fun facts. You could view the ocean while wandering through. Prices were great! Every staff member was friendly, helpful and willing to chat or point you in the right direction! Amazing improvements from when I was here 20 years ago and I loved it then too! Impressive!

Fantastic experience: We really enjoyed the Gulfarium. The Dolphin show was the first thing we did at 10 am and thinking it would be the best thing they had to offer but we went straight to the sea lions show and actually thought it may have been the better of the two and I think the reason for that was we have seen lots of dolphin shows and maybe a few sea lions before but this was definitely the best one we had ever seen and the trainers were great. The rest of the park had a lot of very interesting exhibits as well. Best thing we did while in Florida.

Fantastic experience: I love what they are doing with their conservation efforts! The show the trainers put on are awesome, and it truly shows their bonds with their animals.

Fantastic experience: Although it was really hot, the staff were friendly and it was still a good family adventure. The tickets are good for all day. The refreshments are pricey so I brought an ice chest with cold water and snacks that I left in the car.

Fantastic experience: This was truly an amazing experience. The trainers were excellent. The show was well put together. Very timely and the dolphin experience was awesome. We will be back every year. Thank you.

Fantastic experience: So much marine life! They rehabilitate sick animals and then release them back into the wild when they are healthy. The bonds between the workers and animals are beyond amazing. The dolphin show and sea lion show was absolutely wonderful and gave core memories to my family. Thank you for the work you do and the love you pour into these animals. 10/10 would love to go again and see all the shows.

Fantastic experience: We loved The Gulfarium! Very affordable, a lot to see and interact with, plenty of animal presentations to see which is included in general admissions. I'd definitely go back!

Positive experience: The new outdoor dolphin area is very nice. However, the existing structures are in desperate need of repair and refurbishing/cleaning. I'm pretty sure the anemone in the large shark aquarium has died, and the other corals look to be not far behind. I would also caution the need to bring antibacterial with you. Especially with young children who are health impaired.

Positive experience: Dolphin show is very cool, but it does seem like it only caters to the dolphins. Not much else to see

Fantastic experience: Loved the shows and talks!! We had a blast. Love the conservation messages and efforts of the team. The dolphin show and Manatee talk were our favorite parts!!

Fantastic experience: The Rise and Shine dolphin encounter was an unforgettable experience for our family. And the dolphin show for all general admission guests was well worth the price of admission.

Fantastic experience: We had a great time here, being up close to some of the animals, and while you have to pay extra to do "experiences" with the animals, the workers have daily chats where you can view feeding and listen to information (all with admission). The food prices were actually pretty reasonable as well!

Fantastic experience: Excellent experience for kids! We really enjoyed all that they had to offer and we didn't get to see all of the shows. We did see the dolphin show which was awesome and you can tell the trainers really care about the animals that they train. We do recommend getting to the show earlier so you can get the seats that you want. We also watched the Sea Lion shows and it was awesome as well. Lots of information and very educational for the kids.

Negative experience: Not understanding the 4 & 5 star reviews. The place is small..not enough to see for the price. The sea lion show was the best part. The dolphin show was boring too much talk and not enough show. The tanks were dirty for most of other exhibits. The restrooms were very clean. Most of rhe staff is friendly. However we did not enjoy being asked to move out of the shaded area we were in at the dolphin show and got there early to get the seat only to be asked to slide toward the sun area to make room for late comers. They packed us in like sardines. Literally shoulder to shoulder sweating and barely room to breathe. So uncomfortable. You can see the whole thing in 30min, if it weren't for dolphin & sea lion performances

Positive experience: save time and buy tickets online to avoid waiting the entry line . wheelchairs available for those who need ( bring ID). ai really enjoyed that a majority of the exhibits were outside and the variety. the beach is right next door so a lot of breeze . -2⭐️’s because some tanks could be much cleaner for viewing purposes and cleanliness. Also, some areas seemed a bit outdated.

Fantastic experience: This small but charming aquarium is a great spot for children, featuring exhibits of local marine life and a meaningful mission focused on rescuing and rehabilitating injured sea animals. Highlights include engaging sea lion and dolphin shows that are both entertaining and educational. While the experience is enjoyable and supports a good cause, we felt the admission price was somewhat high considering the limited size of the facility and the overall range of exhibits offered.

Fantastic experience: Thiswas truely an AMAZING activity to do with the family! The dolphine encounter was truely a once in a life time opportunity. I highly HIGHLY recommend this as a must on your list of things to do.

Fantastic experience: This is a very fun and maintained place to see many marine life creatures. There are a lot of animal shows that teach you interesting facts about the animals. They really seem to love the animals here and alot of them are rescues. We had a really good time and it's right next to the beach too. The food stands are affordable and delicious too. I especially loved the manatees and sea lions. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Our 8th grade school dance was held here. The staff are amazing and extremely accommodating and thorough. The live venue was a nice place to hold the dance. The kids had a great time! Thanks!!

Negative experience: If I could give this place less than 1 star I would. This place isn’t an aquarium it’s more of a broke down seaworld. It extremely sad to see these animals in such small tanks the dolphin tanks have ZERO shade. Majority of the little ponds were dirty. I hate that I was under the impression it was an aquarium or conservation, it’s definitely NOT!

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend! This was mine and my kids favorite part of our vacation. The staff is friendly and very knowledgeable, and the price is exceptional for all of the exhibits and presentations.

Positive experience: Nice display of a variety of animals from the different ecosystems of the area.

Fantastic experience: Loved it! The place was clean and not overly crowded. All the workers were so nice, even while making sure the people stayed safe. The dolphin viewing was our family’s favorite event during our stay! Loved getting splashed by the dolphins! I can’t wait to go back!

Fantastic experience: We had a great time at Gulfarium and will definitely return!!

Fantastic experience: Perfect for dates or family trip! My boyfriend and I had a date here and it was amazing! The dolphin show was beautiful and well executed as well as the sea lion show! The indoor area is Air-conditioned so it is a perfect spot to get out the sun! They do have an outdoor seating area next to the seals which is perfect for people who need to take breaks often from walking, speaking of I did notice they do have multiple Wheelchair accessible ramps! The food was over priced and plain so I recommend getting some lunch before you go.

Fantastic experience: This was a great place to spend sometime. The dolphin show was absolutely adorable. And the whole facility was clean and well maintained.

Fantastic experience: It was a pretty good experience. They have a diverse species of animals. They have an albino alligator,which i really wanted to see. Plenty of playful dolphins, sea lions. And if you want to see a manatee up close,thos is your spot. It's a great aquarium for the family,for sure.

Fantastic experience: It was a wonderful experience, and I learned a great deal. The dolphin and sea lion show is highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: My daughter was able to pet and interact with her favorite animal (Harbor seal) she will never forget this experience. The trainer was absolutely the best. He answered all of her questions about seals. Highly recommend !!

Fantastic experience: Really great experience . 90% of the park is out doors and it is easy to maneuver . The tickets are about $35 per person and that gives you admission to all of the shows . To get your money worth look up the schedule adhead of time to make sure you have time to see all of the shows . We also booked a dolphin encounter and you get 18 minutes with a trainer to Learn, touch and play with the dolphin. You get a free towel with the encounter. If your watching you family/friends then can take pictures and videos from the side. You can purchase professional pictures in the gift shop. They were $70 for all of the photos digitally, $50 for 3 separate photos; one of them is a 8x10 and two smaller ones, and $25 for 1 photo . Food was typically priced for this type of event. But go to the dolphin oasis in the back and try the Hawaiian food truck !!

Fantastic experience: Such a nice place for kids to explore & learn about sea life. They have a small dolphin show & a seal show, that’s beside their other aquatic sea creature exhibits. Their manatees are their biggest attraction as they have a huge display as soon as you walk through the main entrance. Overall, this is a really fun location to spend the day with your babies as a family.

Fantastic experience: Excellent way to spend the day! This was our 4th time visiting and 1st time doing animal encounters. We did the penguin, dolphin & sea lion encounters, worth every penny! Friendly staff, affordable snacks & clean, well maintained park.

Fantastic experience: It's small, but very entertaining, especially the dolphin show. I highly recommend it for both small children and adults.

Fantastic experience: Loved the sea lion show and dolphin show very entertaining for adults and kiddos

Positive experience: So over all it’s a nice facility, the dolphin and sea lion show were worth it. Which there were more hands on exhibit for the kids, but all the animal chats they have were informative. It’s one of those experiences where you can spend a hour or two at, but not a whole day event.

Fantastic experience: Incredible experience for you and the whole family that lets you see large aquatic animals up close, even if you just do general admission. Getting to watch the staff feed and train the animals and watch them do amazing tricks is something everyone should experience in their life time. INCREDIBLE!

Fantastic experience: The Gulfarium is a really cool place where you can see rehabilitation of sea animals. They have a new exhibit with Manatees and the dolphin experience is amazing. Definitely a fun place for a family day trip.

Positive experience: Overpriced for what it is. You could pay the same amount to go to a zoo and see more animals. It was a lot of "animal talks or shows." You can see all of the animals pretty quickly, so you won't spend a ton of time here.

Negative experience: We had a great experience up until the dolphin show. The gentleman at the front said you do not get wet near the front of the auditorium. We had an eight week old baby and he flat out told our family you do not get wet. Our baby got soaked with salt water, the stroller got soaking wet, and we had to buy all new baby clothes. We had to immediately leave and did not experience the aquarium because of this incident. Very upsetting and very disappointed in this interaction.

Fantastic experience: Unforgettable experience you can tell the trainers and staff really care about the animals me and my boyfriend decided to do an encounter and we got to meet Eli one of the sea lions! Definitely worth the price and the dolphin shows are amazing as well!

Fantastic experience: Good value for a 2 1/2 hour visit. Two adults, no kids (but my kids would have loved it at any age). We didn't do any additional encounters, just the basics. We saw the sea lion (very good) and dolphin (awesome!) presentations. Easy to get seating for both; each show was 15-20 minutes. Manageable crowd midday on the first Thursday of May, even with a camp group present. Was pleased to see the terrestrial exhibits to go along with the marine ones.

Fantastic experience: My family has a wonderful time. The dolphin shows are amazing!!

Fantastic experience: My 3 year old grandson loved it. We all enjoyed the live performances.

Fantastic experience: We went about an hour before closing and it was still fun just to see the animals and things. I recommend going a few hours before closing so you could still get in some shows.

Fantastic experience: We visited without 10 month old who loved getting to see the all the animals. The penguins and the harbor seals were his favorite. There wasn't much to check out in the touch pool- only a handful of horseshoe crabs. Not a big deal though. My son loved splashing in the water. lol. I was a little disappointed that we weren't able to find a time to visit the viewing deck of the manatee pool- it is only open at certain intervals and we had to leave for naptime. The dolphin show was wonderful. You could tell the dolphin handlers really cared for them and their enclosure was massive!

Fantastic experience: We really enjoyed our trip here. We are excited to bring our family next time.

Positive experience: Nice park but kind of small however, with the dolphins in a new area it's bigger than it used to be. All the animals seem to be well loved and taken care of. I went in April and it was mostly comfortable but it can be pretty hot and muggy as the summer progresses. Sometimes the area you are in blocks the breeze.

Fantastic experience: Awesome place for adults and kids! Everyone really nice... We just purchased a season tickets

Fantastic experience: Went here as part of a family beach vacation. I absolutely loved this aquarium! The animal showcases in the park were very cool, especially the fishes and the dolphin show. I recommend this place to visit. 10/10

Fantastic experience: Great experience, lots of education for both adults and children. The animals are well taken care of. A bit pricey but in my opinion it was well worth it. Foods cheap enough with cute little souvenir buckets of popcorn. The popcorn was way over salted and not the greatest quality so if you're buying it for taste I wouldn't, we bought it more for the souvenir to take back home. Also just a heads up, it's cheaper to buy tickets at the location than online. We bought online and paid $10 more with the cost and service fees.

Fantastic experience: This place has so much to explore! The dolphin and sea lion performances were amazing! The staff seem to really care for the creatures. Manatee exhibit is a must see!!

Fantastic experience: Sea mammals are cuter than land mammals! Change my mind! Reserve your admission tickets and encounters online. We paid to do the sea lion encounter and enjoyed every second of this short 10 minute experience. We got to pet, feed and cue a very friendly sea lion. Beware if you do an encounter photos are NOT included in the price! The trainers and handlers really seem to love their animals and the animals seem happy here. We sat in the splash zone during the dolphin show and got extremely soaked. Dolphins are such amazing creatures as shown with their relationships with their trainers. The harbor seals are adorable and we will 100% be back to do that experience. The need to pet is real. This place also had penguins, sting rays, otters, reptiles, gators, manatees, and a ton of other smaller fish, birds and crustaceans. Our favorites were most definitely the seals, sea lions and dolphins. Definitely recommend a visit here if you’re visiting FWB. A little bit expensive especially if you do an encounter but worth the money. It took us about 3 hours to see everything and watch the shows. You will leave with a sense of awe for these amazing animals as well as a strong desire to pet them all.

Fantastic experience: The shows were so much fun to watch. You can tell the animals are well cared for and the staff truly loves and appreciates the ocean and everything in it. The extra animal encounters you can pay for are well worth it, we did the dolphin meet and greet. It was unbelievably cool!

Positive experience: This was a fun little stop on our journey through the panhandle. They had a good selection of sea life to check out. The sea lion show was a lot of fun. The Dolphins were good at pleasing the crow. The trainers seemed to truly care about the animals they were responsible for. The shark tank could use a little work. It was great to see the tortoises. I appreciated that a lot of the exhibits were outside. It's worth a stop with the family.

Fantastic experience: The animals are very well taken care of. They're enclosures are very clean and the experience was all around amazing. It's a very large place where you can see almost any type of marine life, bird and reptile. The animals look happy and clean. Very well fed lol. We loved it and will definitely be back.

Positive experience: Nice time at the park, it’s not overwhelming things are close enough together to give you a nice flow and feel. Enjoyed the rehab area for turtles. The new dolphin exhibit is beautiful

Fantastic experience: Really amazing experience during our Destin visit! We loved seeing all the animals who seemed to be well cared for and genuinely happy. We also appreciated all the photography opportunities. Finally, the dolphin meet and greet was the highlight of our visit. We got to touch, feed, and learn about the resident dolphins (ours was Malabar). We bought tickets in advance and were able to buzz past the line and get in quickly. What a wonderful experience!

Positive experience: 3/2025 This is a one and done experience. I only recommend if you’re doing an animal encounter. My sea lion encounter was alright. I think with it being so short that maybe it should be a private encounter for each individual. The price is fair, but then when you add on the photo package (additional $60), I thought online where you can view the images and download them on your device said $40 & I went ahead and purchased at the counter thinking it would be the same cost, well I was told the different price after I inserted my card. If i was told $60 I would’ve skipped out. There was only 1 photo I liked, the rest were with strangers. My 2 year old daughter enjoyed watching me interact with a sea lion. I also made the reservation about 15 min prior & was lucky to be able to do it. The trainer did a great job at explaining facts & you could tell she really did love her job. The dolphin show was fun to watch. I never knew how fast dolphins are until I watched the show! I love how this location is right by the ocean & how they rescue and send back animals to their natural home. I did enjoy admiring the manatees. I didn’t think there was much else that caught my eye.

Fantastic experience: The aquarium is so nice! There is a lot of space to walk around in the outdoor exhibits, and the animals "pens" are spacious and interesting. The dolphin and seal shows should definitely be a priority but be sure to get there 10-20 minutes early for good seating (especially at dolphin show). The manatee chat is also worth going to! Overall great experience and very family + kid friendly.

Fantastic experience: Came here specifically to do the Splash & Play dolphin excursion but enjoyed my overall walkthrough. Loved seeing all the animals they had, especially the sea lions and manatees! I also appreciate that many of the areas are under cover, as many of us burn easily, especially in Florida. The staff were all very nice and knowledgeable. The Splash & Play experience was amazing. Dolphins are my favorite animal and it was such an extraordinary experience. I shared my sentiments with the trainer during the excursion that while I’m happy to be able to do this, I’m torn because I believe wild animals who don’t need rehabilitation should be in the wild. She assured me they take care of the animals extremely well, ensuring they are fed restaurant grade fish, have adequate space, etc. which made me feel better. Would love to visit if I’m ever in Destin again. I don’t know if you need to buy your general admission tickets in advance, but definitely buy your tickets in advance if you plan on doing any additional excursions.

Positive experience: The park isn’t very wheelchair accessible. The doors are difficult to open with a wheelchair and they should have the automatic open button for the doors. The indoor entrance and walk ways are very narrow especially with the number of people who walk through at the same time. The fencing to the outdoor exhibitions are about eye level to most with a wheelchair so you can’t see the animals within the enclosures unless you are able to stand up. The outdoor dolphin show was amazing and very accessible but that was the only show or activity that was viewable. For us, not being able to really enjoy the park and see the exhibits and only one show wasn’t worth the ticket prices.

Fantastic experience: My family absolutely loved seeing the animals! It was a little pricey but it was worth it. The dolphin show was amazing.

Positive experience: Hello all, if not for the new additions and their setting on the beach, the park would be a rundown relic of the 50s. Mostly, it's pretty outdated and weathered, but please come and support the attractions and the animals. The sealion show was excellent and worth the price of admission. The kids loved it, and that's what counts...

Negative experience: Drove 25mins to book VIP Trainer @ 9am for my 15yr old daughter. Even though slot was open and I could book it online @ 8am, we were still denied and told 24hr in advance was needed. Although it does say that way down in the fine print, why allow us to still book it online the morning of. Waste of a trip for us, but saved me $650 plus whatever else we would of spent there. Instead they got my review and my daughter AND SON got an amazing dolphin encounter with multiple tricks, hugs, kisses, photo/videos. @ gulfworld @ a fraction of the cost.

Fantastic experience: I always enjoy coming here and seeing the sea life. The trainer and announcers seem to actually enjoy their jobs and stay and answer any and all questions. The guy at the alligator habitat was kind and showed patience while younger kids asked some the most absurd questions, even acknowledging when the children insisted they had caught 40 snapping turtles in the yard in Indiana. He was super knowledgeable and seemed to enjoy explaining about his subject. The dolphin and sea lion shows are awesome and the trainers seem to enjoy their trainers and animal friends. I really enjoy the mission of the Gulfarium and will always go back.

Fantastic experience: Great place for kids and adults! We really enjoyed the dolphin and sea lion shows. Very entertaining and informational would highly recommend

Fantastic experience: So much fun for all ages !! We loved seeing all the dolphins and sea lions !! Great shows and entertainment.

Positive experience: We had high hopes for this place, but it was just okay. I was expecting a lot of animals and plenty to view, but there wasn’t much. Only one shark, and very few fish. We did enjoy watching the pelicans get fed, the tortoises and the sea turtles. I do love that they have an area where you can see the turtles that are being rehabilitated.

Fantastic experience: Super cool place. Entertaining and plenty to do. There is food you can buy there that's not really expensive. Sea Lions' show was cool. Dolphins show was very entertaining. Parts of the facility were basically on the beach, which was nice. Overall, it was very fun and is worth paying a visit.

Fantastic experience: So, let me start by saying—wow. Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park was a whole new world for me, and I’m not exactly the most seasoned explorer of marine life. But trust me, if I can have an amazing time, anyone can! The moment I walked in, I saw manatees—yes, actual manatees—just gliding around like it was no big deal. They were so chill, I felt myself instantly relax. It was the perfect welcome to what turned out to be an unforgettable day. Now, I’m not usually one for “shows,” but the sea lion show? Incredible! They’re like the acrobats of the ocean, and I couldn’t stop cheering. Then there were the sharks, which honestly gave me a little chill (in a good way). They moved with this eerie, mesmerizing grace that had me glued to the water. And the dolphins? Oh. My. Goodness. The new dolphin exhibit was the highlight of the day—seriously, these creatures are so smart and playful. Watching them made me feel like I was in the middle of a nature documentary! When hunger hit, we left the park to grab a quick lunch, but we came back for the penguin experience. Guys, we paid extra for this, and it was *so worth it.* Getting up close with penguins is something I didn’t know I needed in my life until now. One thing I loved was that most of the outdoor areas were shaded, which was a lifesaver because the sun and I are not besties. The staff were also super helpful and friendly—always ready to answer questions and point us in the right direction. They made the whole experience even better! Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect going in, but I left feeling like I’d been on an epic adventure. Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park is perfect for anyone—whether you’re a marine life newbie like me or a seasoned enthusiast. ✨ **Highly recommend!**

Negative experience: We paid $200 for my family of 7, and that was with my husband's military discount. I was not happy with the price for the amount of exhibits we saw. I'm not sure we were even there an hour and left the dolphin show early because we couldn't see. I'm guessing people sat for 30+ minutes just to be sure they had a seat. Tanks were dirty and very difficult to see the animals. The tide pool only had horseshoe crabs to be touched. I wish I would've saved my $200 for a different attraction. I would not recommend for this price point. I also do not like that the animals had nothing to keep them engaged. Just empty tanks of water.

Fantastic experience: Great place to go for a couple hours. Lots of educational info and the shows are great!

Positive experience: Excellent place for kids of all ages. The marine life was engaging and was able to see them up close and personal. The staff is excellent, very friendly, and has great customer service.

Fantastic experience: Took a bunch of kids and family here while in Destin. The kids loved the dolphins and sea lions show. We thought it was a little small if we hadn’t made time For both shows, but the shows definitely made it worthwhile. We loved watching the manatee and the lady cleaning the window :) we were a party of 18 so we paid at once and got the group rate.

Fantastic experience: interesting place, they have a lot of animals. concerts are held. It is advisable to come before lunch to see all the performances of dolphins, seals and penguins. if you come at 10 am you will be able to see three performances with animals. 35 dollars is the entrance fee

Fantastic experience: Extremely knowledgeable friendly staff! Each animal is immaculately taken care of and treated like family. I would definitely recommend doing the encounters. I wish we had more than a few hours to explore everything Gulfarium had to offer. It may be small, but it has a big heart.

Fantastic experience: We surprised our daughter with the Penguin Experience, and she was over the moon! The staff was fantastic, and it was an experience she’ll likely remember for the rest of her life. Well worth the cost—we’ll definitely be back for more. Thank you, Gulfarium!

Fantastic experience: It's always a must visit when we're in the area. So many things to see, and the children love it!

Positive experience: It was good, but a little pricey. A lot of the park needs repairs. Wooden rails were coming apart and wiggly, which seems like a potential liability. You can tell the dolphin exhibit has been recently redone and it’s very nice.

Fantastic experience: Gulfarium is one of the best parks I have ever been too. It’s not huge, but every animal here was active. Typically when I go to a zoo the animals would be asleep or stay hidden. Here they were all moving around eating and curious. I also loved how clean the park was and how much space there are between exhibits. I also really liked the shows, who were very real and spoke of real world impacts to the animals in their care. Their trainers all seemed to really enjoy working with their animals and I had a really great time. This place is amazing and if you’re in the area I highly suggest going here! There is even a section you can see where they are working with rehabilitating injured animals. All in all I am definitely returning the next time I’m in Destin!

Fantastic experience: Well worth the trip, very educational and fun experience. Staff are great and very knowledgeable. Amazing what they can do with these marine animals! Nice clean safe environment for the animals. Definitely recommend visiting this place if you’re in the area.

Fantastic experience: I am originally from san Diego, CA and I will be honest I had high expectations which were met on our visit. Our daughter and I did the Dolphin encounter after the show and it was a once in a lifetime experience. The staff and trainers were friendly and though it is relatively small in comparison to Sea World, it is good to know that they value conservation and animal rescue. Will definitely be back again.

Fantastic experience: We had a class trip at this Marine adventure park with our child's third grade class and we had an amazing time. The shows were great and each child had a hands-on experience. I can't say enough about this park. The tickets were reasonable and cheaper for Florida residents and military. The gift store was amazing and the prices affordable. Amazing time!

Fantastic experience: Even though it was cold and windy the marine life was very active and cool to see. Seal show (included in the admission ticket) was phenomenal. Dolphins were so cool to watch jump and play. Penguin exhibit was so cute. All in all they had a lot to see and do. Only one downside was the girl who took care of admissions. Not friendly or helpful at all. With the map we figured it out on our own.

Fantastic experience: New animals and enclosure. Love the new dolphin area. And I was so excited to see a manatee up close and in real life for the first time in my life

Fantastic experience: Great place to walk around and see all the animal presentations. The dolphins exhibition was very good!

Fantastic experience: Great experience for the whole family. Very friendly staff. Love the shows they put on. They're not long, but fun and insightful. It is not a huge park, where you have to walk very long to get from one point to another. You're very free to come and go to attractions as you wish.