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Florida's Gulfarium

1010 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850 243 9046
3.0 of 5 stars 95 Reviews
Type: Aquariums
Owner description: Gaze at underwater life through special windows and watch slithery alligators and the antics of dolphins, sea lions and penguins in ongoing shows and...... more » Owner description: Gaze at underwater life through special windows and watch slithery alligators and the antics of dolphins, sea lions and penguins in ongoing shows and exhibits at this fascinating marine park, one of the oldest in the U.S. « less
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Tell City, Indiana
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

We went on the grand re-opening day. Bless their hearts...they are really trying hard, but it just isnt worth the high price. We were there for less than 2 hours and only steched it out that long to catch the dophin show. The dolphin show itself sounded like it was very good, but we couldnt see the actual show...nobody could.... More

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memphis, Tennessee
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

One of the places we go every time we come to Florida! It is a great gulfarium but it needs some updating. More

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Navarre, Florida
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012
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This is a great place to visit while you are here in Florida either on vacation or if you happen to live here. :-) They have live dolphin shows, sea lions, otters, penguins, and there is also a reptile habitat with alligators and turtles. One of our favorite parts of the park is the bird aviary where they have a... More

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visitpensacola, Public Relations Manager at Florida's Gulfarium, responded to this review
April 26, 2012

We love you too! Please come see us when we re-open Memorial Day Weekend! More

Montgomery
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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One good thing about booking our hotel on the island was that the Gulfarium was located so close by. We were very disappointed that it was closed. More

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Niceville, Florida
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012
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This aquarium has withstood hurricanes for over 50 or is it 60 now years. It is what makes up Okaloosa Island. It isn't the Georgia aquarium, or the Monorae aquarium, it is our Gulfarium, where friendly staff, warm sun, salt air, cold icees, popcorn, and of course a world of awesome carribbean fish. More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012
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We were looking forward to going there, but it was shut down for renovation and may be open in summer 2012. More

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visitpensacola, Public Relations Manager at Florida's Gulfarium, responded to this review
April 16, 2012

The Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park will be reopening later this summer...hope to see you then! More

lyerly ga
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012
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The kids always have a great time here. They particuarly like the dolphin and sea lion shows. All of the animal trainers are really nice and take time to answer the kids questions. More

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visitpensacola, Public Relations Manager at Florida's Gulfarium, responded to this review
April 16, 2012

Please come back to see us later this year so you can enjoy all of our new interactive activities! More

Asheville, North Carolina
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012
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My family and I had a great time watching all the animals and shows. We didn't have a problem until we were leaving and encountered a very rude employee in the little shop they have when you exit. Apparently they were closing and she had somewhere better to be and wanted everyone out and this lady was being very pushy... More

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visitpensacola, Public Relations Manager at Florida's Gulfarium, responded to this review
April 9, 2012

Dear Kim, Sorry to hear you had a less than perfect visit last year! Please visit us this summer to check out our renovations, interactive programs and friendly staff! Hope to see you soon! More

Fort Walton Beach, Florida
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012

We have been going to the Gulfarium for years. I even had my birthday party there when I was a child. So when my 5 year old little boy wanted to have a party there we figured it would be a great idea. Well the only problem was the menu- the options are hotdog or hamburger and chips and soda.... More

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visitpensacola, Public Relations Manager at Florida's Gulfarium, responded to this review
March 19, 2012

The Gulfarium, which has provided millions of visitors with an entertaining and educational experience since opening in 1955, will be closed through May 2012 for the first phase of park improvements to enhance the visitors’ experience. The park will reopen following renovations that will maximize animal care, education and entertainment. The second phase of renovations will take place this fall.... More

Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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77 reviews 77 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2012

Shows its age and is fairly limited, but a good cloudy day excursion, particularly for families with kids under say 12. More

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