Florida's Gulfarium

Florida's Gulfarium is located in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, a marine and aquatic area where visitors can interact with sea life and get to know the many animals that call the waterways of this area home. In fact, it is open every month of the year, attracting visitors from countries across the globe.

The gulfarium is open daily from 9am until 2pm, though the park around it is open until 4pm. Most of the center's shows begin early, at about 10am. The Sea Lion Show is one of the most popular, starting at 11am with feedings and cute demonstrations, as well as shows at 1pm and 3pm. The Penguin and Otter Feed shows provides up close demonstrations at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm. The Dolphin Show is an amusing spectacle with one show at 12:30pm. Most shows run about half an hour to an hour.

The gulfarium has seating that is covered to make it more comfortable should the weather suddenly change. Guests especially love the dolphin shows because they are allowed to stand near the pool and even stand a chance to be chosen individually to pet or feed a dolphin. However, visitors are warned in advance that getting wet is part of the show, too!

Florida's Gulfarium has many displays and information in exhibits within its visitor area. A gift shop has cute and cuddly replicas of the animals for kids and adult kids to take home. There is also a small snack place for refreshments and snacks, though no food is allowed in the show areas.