Gulfarium

I have been going to the Gulfarium for about ten years. I speak most of the shows myself. My children still like to go, but they don't watch the shows anymore. I think they know them word for word two. The kids just like to look at the animals. They really like to watch when someone is in the tank cleaning. We love the animals, but the gulfarium is either going to step it up or start loosing buisness. I have seen dolphins in one pool that is way too small. I assume they were there for a special reason. The last pool is way too small. I used to think that the dolphins that did that show had another pool that they lived in. I asked the trainer once. He said no. It broke my heart to think of those two big dolphins. I also went there once and the had this military netting over the sting ray pool. It was tacky, but my kids noticed that the sting rays seemed to be a lot more pink than normal. We assumed that they were getting sun burn and the net was for some protection. It seemed a bit shady to me. With the cost of admissions and the price of the food and gifts, we don't go much anymore.

Posted 07/23/07 | Report Abuse

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The gulfarium is great, the animals are awesome. Initially you expect a larger place but it isn't. It is reasonable for what they offer. The kids love the shows. Store is pricey but most are.

Posted 11/26/05 | Report Abuse

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We really love going here on the weekends when everyone is home. They have many animals to see and sometimes touch. We love watching the dolphins. It is somewhat expensive, but it's so much fun you kind of tend to forget about how much you paid.

Posted 11/24/05 | Report Abuse

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Me and my family have been to the Gulfarium many times, and have always enjoyed it. They have a very impressive dolphin show, with many different tricks. The dolphin tank is also see through on the lower levels. The seal show is very awesome too. Admission is a very price, but the gift shop is kinda pricey.

PROS: Really Fun
CONS: Gift Shop is Pricey

Posted 11/08/05 | Report Abuse

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Go get wet with the dolphins and see the sea lions strut their stuff at the Gulfarium. It's a great place for kids of any age and adults as well. Go feel a horshoe crab in the "hands on" area of the park, watch the sharks swim and check out their huge sea turtle. The gift shop is also a great place to find the perfect suvenier for anyone.

Posted 06/10/05 | Report Abuse

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