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Ocean Adventures Marine Park

★★★★½ 4.61346 reviewsGulfport, MSAges 6–18

Private

Ocean Adventures Marine Park in Gulfport, alongside the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, runs week-long marine-science day camps for rising 1st-12th graders, such as the Dolphin and Stingray Adventure Camp and Camp Aqua, where kids study dolphins, rays, sharks and other animals.

The practical details

Ages
Ages 6–18
Environment
Indoor/Outdoor
Operator
Private
Before you register

We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Ocean Adventures Marine Park directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.

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★★★★★S Nayar

Took the entire 4th grade level (5 classes) on a field trip. They loved it! They enjoyed the educational activities! The dolphins and sea lions were the main attraction. Only draw back was we couldn't make out what the guy was saying/narrating; there was no volume and he seemed to be speed mumbling. The sound system was awful! That whole session could have been more interactive with the audience. The sting ray encounter was also a bonus for the kids! They were very accommodating with where we could sit and have lunch, there's also a play place on the grounds. They had a dolphin rescue activity which they thoroughly enjoyed too!! Will definitely rebook for next school year.

★★★★★Linda Green

Oh my, this alone was worth the trip, my family and I thoroughly enjoyed it!!! A lot of hands on activities as well!! You MUST get your ticket before 12:30 pm in order to get in!!! Just a Beautiful thing for little ones and the whole family! It was raining that day as you can see, yet we still had an exciting time!!!! Can’t wait visit again!!!!😊😊😁😁😁😊😊😊😁😁😁😁😁😁

★★★April Miller

We visited Ocean Adventures Marine Park on April 11 for my birthday and booked the Dolphin Interaction experience. Overall, we had a really great time. Before our interaction, we watched a couple of the shows, which were about 15 minutes long and very enjoyable. The shows were entertaining, well done, and honestly a much better experience than the aquarium. The Dolphin Interaction was definitely the highlight of the day. It was such a fun and memorable experience getting up close with the dolphins. We also purchased the flash drive with our photos, and the pictures turned out great. The staff involved with the dolphin experience were friendly, professional, and made the day feel special. The only negative part of our visit happened in the gift shop when we went to pick up our photos. The young lady working there was rude from the start. When we asked to pick up our pictures, she abruptly told us they were not ready. We then asked how long it would be so we knew when to come back, and she said 15 minutes. We went to watch another show and returned after 15 minutes, but she did not greet us or acknowledge us. We had to ask again, and she responded with another attitude, saying it takes longer when you purchase the flash drive. She still did not give us a clear time frame, which was frustrating and wasted our time. Thankfully, the woman who had taken our pictures stepped in and kindly let us know it would only be a few more minutes. She was professional and helpful, unlike the gift shop associate. Overall, we still loved our visit and the Dolphin Interaction made the trip worth it. Aside from the poor customer service in the gift shop, we had a wonderful birthday experience.

★★★★★Richie Ladner

A 3-hour adventure is a great value for the price you pay. Dolphin and sea-lion shows, bird show, pet stingrays, feed very friendly birds. The kids had a wonderful time. Buy tickets online and choose time. Will go back.

★★★★Gamble Johnson

This is a good adve ture for kids that enjoy animals and marine life. There are small pools to pet sting rays, small sharks, and other marine life. The guides in thr petting area can be a bit obtrusive about it with the kids, its for the protection of the marine life but it was overbearing, but there were three diffent schools there so maybe its stressful trying to maintain order. The place is beautiful and they also have a few shows with multiple mammals and a few other animals outside. The bird feeding experience was awesome for the kids. It usually takes about 2 hours to view the entire park, maybe faster just depends on when the shows start. The dolphin and sea lion shows are great. In all its a great experience for the kids.

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