Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
A long-established marine park that opened in 1955, with dolphin shows, sea lions and penguins, and paid sessions to interact with dolphins.
Gulfarium is on Okaloosa Island and is one of the oldest marine parks in the United States. The park is small but has plenty to see: dolphin shows, sea lion performances, African penguins, alligator and sea turtle exhibits, and a large tank with sharks and a coral reef. Dolphin interaction and feeding sessions cost extra and can be booked. It suits a half-day outing with children, and buying tickets online is recommended in summer. It is about a 15-minute drive from Destin and right next to a public beach.
Opening hours
09:00–16:30 (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Okaloosa Island & Fishing Pier
- Fort Walton Mound
- Air Force Armament Museum
- HarborWalk Village
- Crab Island
- Norriego Point
- Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park
- Henderson Beach State Park