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Discussion in 'United States' started by SusScrofa, 28 Aug 2022.

  1. SusScrofa

    SusScrofa Well-Known Member

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    Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park is an aquarium in Walton Beach, FL. Dolphins, pinnipeds, crocodilians and many more species can be found here.

    The facility is currently in the midst of constructing Dolphin Oasis, a new modern habitat that will be triple the size of the current home for the dolphins. Dolphin Oasis is currently around 50% complete and is expected to open in Spring 2023.
    Dolphin Oasis, Gulfarium's new dolphin habitat is taking shape
     
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    They are also planning on AZA accreditation.
     
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    SusScrofa Well-Known Member

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    Interesting. I know the similarly named and nearby Gulf World is in the pathway to membership program, but haven't heard anything about Gulfarium.
     
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    Oh shoot - you are right, I had the two places mixed up!
     
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    On March 9th, 2024, the aquarium announced they opened Dolphin Oasis to the public on March 8th. The aquarium also announced that the former bottlenose dolphin tank will be used to rehabilitate Florida manatees starting in autumn 2024.

    Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
    Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
     
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    Apparently, female dolphins Kyla and Amara were transported to the Gulfarium from Marineland Dolphin Adventure sometime this month (March). This increases the number of dolphins housed at the park to nine.
     
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