Aquariums

Destin

Florida

Featured Aquariums in Destin

A popular destination for beach travel in the south, Destin, FL, is perfect for any occasion from family trips to romantic getaways. While deep sea fishing is one of the top things to do in Destin, Florida, other must-do watersport activities include parasailing, snorkeling, and dolphin sightseeing cruises. Off the water, hot spots like the Destin Harbor, Destin Commons, and Sandestin Outlets highlight the city's world-class seafood dining, shopping, and entertainment scene.

Fort Walton Beach-Okaloosa Island

Get ready for a day filled with education and entertainment at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park. See trained animals, like dolphins and sea lions, perform shows by dancing and jumping for you throughout the day. Animal exhibits throughout the park will captivate your attention between shows. See penguins, sharks, sting rays, pelicans, dolphins, and sea lions. Located on the beach in Fort Walton and just a few minutes from the Destin Harbor, the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park is the place to spend a relaxing afternoon with marine animals. Get your ticket today!

Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park Admission Tickets

Get ready for a day filled with education and entertainment at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park. See trained animals,...

Enjoyed dolphin show the best. Liked being able to see inside the dolphin tank while walking thru.

Fun afternoon

It was nasty weather but our family enjoyed what we could do.

The show must go on.

We enjoyed all the exhibits,  And the seal and dolphin show.

Nice center

Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

Guests cannot help but be enchanted when meeting a 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. Guests may get wet, so the Gulfarium recommends wearing attire that can do the same! This fun and engaging encounter is for ages 5 and up. Reserve your spot today!

Discover Dolphins Encounter at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

Guests cannot help but be enchanted when meeting a dolphin family during this hands-on dockside encounter. Play, laugh,...

The kids had an absolute blast. Who doesn’t love dolphins?!

A Blast

Fantastic place. My family and I had a wonderful experience. Enjoyed the up-close encounters with the animals.

Gulfarium

I had a great experience with meeting the Dolphins. A++++++

Meet a Dolphin

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...

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!

Fun for all ages

Okay

The first 2/3rds of the encounter was honestly pretty disappointing... basically just standing there & having the guide talk about the sea turtles and other turtles... but nothing special (not hands-on). The last 1/3rd (with the tortoises) was great, though... got to spend lots of time in the exhibit with the turtles & touch them & play with them. The final 1/3 largely made up for the sub-par first 2/3 of it.

Fun... but not quite as hands-on as we had hoped

Calling all kids ages 3 and up!! Come and meet the cold-blooded residents of the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park on a Kids Reptile Safari. Get up close and even touch lizards, turtles, and more! Whether you think reptiles are cute or creepy, this meet and greet will be an educational good time. Book your spot today!

Kids Reptile Safari at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

Calling all kids ages 3 and up!! Come and meet the cold-blooded residents of the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park on a...

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

Get up close and personal as you touch and feed California sea lions at the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park. Ages 8 and up are invited to join in on the fun with the trainers, and interact with these lively and clever mammals. You are sure to make fast friends and lasting memories on this Discover Sea Lions at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park. Book your experience today!

Discover Sea Lions at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

Get up close and personal as you touch and feed California sea lions at the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park. Ages 8 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

Have an awesome up close and personal encounter with a harbor seal at the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park. These gentle, yet playful, mammals will melt your heart while you touch and feed them during this special interaction. For ages 8 and up, you can watch as they play and learn interesting facts about this amazing species. A Harbor seal is waiting to meet you, so book today!

Discover Harbor Seals at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

Have an awesome up close and personal encounter with a harbor seal at the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park. These gentle,...

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!

Make friends with the flightless birds of the sea, and Discover Penguins at The Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park. Feed, touch, and play with an adorable and lively African penguin. This experience, for ages 9 and up, is trainer led and offers unique details about the species. Your encounter is sure to be a memorable one, so come meet an African penguin on your next trip to The Emerald Coast.

Discover Penguins at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

Make friends with the flightless birds of the sea, and Discover Penguins at The Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park. Feed,...

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

Sign up for the experience of a lifetime with the Gulfarium's VIP "Trainer for a Day" adventure. For ages 13 and up, this fully-immersive training day teaches people what it takes to be a bonafide marine mammal trainer. Work side-by-side resident experts to learn all about the park's marine mammals, their behavior, biology, their interactions with humans and more. Book your spot today!

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

Sign up for the experience of a lifetime with the Gulfarium's VIP "Trainer for a Day" adventure. For ages 13 and up,...