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Visitor tip
Plan to spend significant time at the stingray pool and discovery center interactive areas. Reviews highlight these as standout attractions where hands-on engagement (touching starfish, hermit crabs, stingrays) keeps kids entertained longer than the shows.
Best time
Consider this a second or repeat visit destination rather than a first choice—reviews suggest visitors appreciate it more fully on subsequent visits once they understand what the park offers and can plan their time accordingly.
Quick Facts
- Location
- Gulfport, Mississippi
- Admission
- $17 adults, $15 kids 3-12
- Top Attractions
- Dolphin show, sea lion show, stingray pool
- Experiences
- Swim with dolphins, pet stingrays, bird show, alligator presentation
What visitors say
This park has so much potential. Yes, kids will get to touch starfish, stingrays, hermit crabs, birds, and see dolphins, sea lions, and learn about rehabilitation & conservation. The only extreme downside was barely hearing speakers…
We loved our experience! This will not be an all day adventure, but still VERY much worth it! We loved our Dolphin experience and Taylor the trainer! The shows were fun and the museum was interesting. Our favorite was the sting ray…
An awesome animal experience park tucked back in a corner off the beaten path in Gulfport that you may not know about. We took some family members from the coast who had never been there. From what i understand this was a rebuild of the…
From 1,326 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Ocean Adventures Marine Park is a rebuild of a historic aquarium that operated on Highway 90 during the 1980s-1990s, representing a revival of Gulfport's marine attraction heritage
- Photos of dolphin experiences are included in the admission price, making it unusual among marine parks that typically charge extra for souvenir photos
- The park features interactive animal experiences including swimming with stingrays and dolphin encounters at reasonable add-on prices, with stingray interactions mentioned in 128+ visitor reviews
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