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Worth the drive · Fort Walton Beach

Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park with kids.

The Gulfarium is the marine park on Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach. Plan on two to three hours for general admission, and add an hour if you book an animal encounter.

Checked by a local · November 2026

Before you go

What parents need to know.

  • Open 9am to 5:30pm, with admission closing at 4:30pm.
  • Discover Penguins is for ages 8 and up and starts at $46, plus general admission.
    • Dolphins
    • African penguins
    • Animal encounters

Sources: gulfarium.com · gulfarium.com · gulfarium.com · tripshock.com

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