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Gulf World Marine Park

15412 Front Beach Rd., Panama City Beach, FL 32413
850 234 5271
4.0 of 5 stars 143 Reviews
Type: Aquariums, Gardens
Activities: Swimming with dolphins
Traveller Description: Gulf  World Marine Park has different aquatic animals as well as birds and a night time entertainment show.  The park can be expensive for large... more »
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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Panama City Beach, Florida, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We often take guests, takes about 3 - 4 hours to enjoy the entire park and the various shows. The sea lions and dolphins are the attractions, many birds on display. The park is clean and appear that all trainers are interested in the animals and ensuring all guests enjoy themselves. Everyone enjoys the show, from age 8 to over... More

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Omaha, Nebraska
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Nice place, not too big, great shows.Daughter swam with dolphins. Great fun. More

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Moultrie, Georgia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

This was a nice place to take our kids. We enjoyed the shows and animals there. More

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The Colony, Texas
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

We visited in October of 2011 - Yes it is basically a mini-sea world, but for a 4 yr old it was perfect. Sea Lion show was our favorite, followed by the dolphins. The day we were there it was the reptile show, not the magic show. But watching the face of my great-niece when she got to touch a... More

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Valdosta, Georgia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Although there are a few nice exhibits, the park is extremely too much over-priced. I suppose that can be attributed to the hordes of rich, spolied suburbanites that trek down to PC via I-75, 65 to I-10 coming from the affluent environs of Chicagoland and perhaps the Ohioans as well. Another item of note: I do not know how PC... More

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Atlanta
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Great show for the 2 kids, really didn't expect it to be as good as it was. Dolphin show - very good. Sea Lion Show - Good. Many wild birds and reptiles. Not too large - you can do the whole park in 2 to 3 hours which was great for our little people. Fair price charged for activities. More

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Kingman, IN
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Park is clean, staff is courteous, and trainers are outstanding with their animals! Definetely a must see. More

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Nashville
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

We have been to Gulf World twice and are fixing to go again next week. We were there in 2010 and 2011. My boys were 12 and 8 and we all enjoyed it so much! The Dolphin show alone is worth going! AMAZING! You pay the admission and it's for all day. You can leave and come back if you... More

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Rockville, IN
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

We went for the afternoon and it was much like a mini seaworld/zoo. We watched the bird, dolphin, and sea lion show. All were very entertaining, but were somewhat short. I felt like 29 dollars a person was a little pricey for the experience, if you had previously visited a zoo or sea world. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

What a great day we had. The shows and staff were wonderful. My 2 year old grand daughter loved it. Great for families! Will return again next year. More

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