Experts' Choice Award Gulf World Marine Park
What the experts agree on
Gulf World's main draw is its dolphin encounters and animal shows—sea lions, penguins, parrots—plus hands-on experiences like stingray petting and swim-with-dolphins programs. The tropical garden setting and variety of exhibits make it a solid
“Though the park houses several other species, including sea turtles, stingrays, sharks and sea lions, dolphins are the main attraction here.”
– U.S. News & World Report
Fodor's "It's certainly no SeaWorld, but with a tropical garden, tropical-bird theater, plus alligator and otter exhibits, the park is still a winner with kids. " Full review
Lonely Planet "Open since 1969, this well-loved aquarium is a good way to get up close to marine animals through its myriad shows and activities, like a stingray-petting pool, swim-with-dolphins program and California sea-lion show." Full review
Where "Get close to reptiles, parrots or sea lions in their animal shows. Try swimming with dolphins or attending an outdoor concert." Full review
Frommer's "This landscaped tropical garden and marine attraction has shows with dolphins, sea lions, penguins, and more. Not to be upstaged, parrots perform daily, too. " Full review
