Ocean Adventures Marine Park
Indoor & Outdoor Exhibits: Dolphin Show, Sea Lion Show, Bird Show, Reptile Presentations, Walk-through Aviary, Touch Pools, Discovery Room, Aquariums, Museum
Kid-friendly Features: Stroller-friendly, playground, train, concessions, gift shop, picnic tables, changing tables in bathrooms
General Admission:
$15 for adults
$13 for children ages 3-12
$14 for active duty military and seniors ages 55 and up
Tickets can be purchased online or at the park.
Special Paid Programs:
Dolphin Interaction: Enter the water to get up-close and personal as you befriend a dolphin in the dolphin interaction program. Experience the thrill of feeding, touching, and interacting with one of our enchanting bottlenose dolphins while in the water. Cost is $120 per participant which includes admission into Ocean Adventures Marine Park when pre-booked online. Limited spots available, please book online in advance.
Dolphin Encounter: Meet a dolphin face-to-face from the dock of our dolphin pool where you will feed, touch, and interact with one of our resident dolphins. This out of the water adventure requires participants to be five years of age or older. Children aged 5-7 must be accompanied by an adult (18 years or older). Cost is $75 per participant which includes admission into Ocean Adventures Marine Park when pre-booked online. Limited spots available, please book online in advance.
Dolphin Meet & Greet: Meet and greet one of our resident dolphins from the dock of our pool! Participants will be able to touch, feed, and receive a photo opportunity with one of our dolphins. This program lasts approximately 10 minutes, including an information session and five minutes on the dock interacting with our dolphin. This experience is available year around. Cost is $55.
Snorkel with the Rays: Dive in with the rays! Join us for an immersive snorkel experience that puts you in the water with our amazing rays. Cost is $65 per participant which includes general admission into Ocean Adventures Marine Park when pre-booked online. Limited spots available, please book online in advance.
Stingray Encounter: Join us at the Ray Pool to meet the rays in waist-deep water. You will feed, touch, and interact with our amazing rays. Cost is $45 per participant which includes admission into Ocean Adventures Marine Park when pre-booked online. Limited spots available, please book online in advance.
Sea Lion Kiss: Come receive a kiss on the cheek from one of our adorable sea lions! You will receive a 5×7 photo to take home with you! Book your sea lion kiss now at Ocean Adventures Marine Park. All proceeds go to The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. Cost is $25 per participant which includes admission into Ocean Adventures Marine Park when pre-booked online. Limited spots available, please book online in advance.
Job Shadow: Experience a day in the life of our staff during our job shadow program! This program allows participants to spend time behind the scenes shadowing members of our staff. Participants will also meet and greet a dolphin at the end of their program. Participants must be at least 12 years old. Payment in full at the time of the reservation is required. Book your job shadow experience now at our Ocean Adventures Marine Park. All proceeds go to The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. Cost is $95 per participant which includes general admission into Ocean Adventures Marine Park when pre-booked online.
Kid-friendly Programs:
Dozing with Dolphins: IMMS is proud to present a night of fun and excitement for Scouts and other youth groups! Come, stay, and explore! The Ocean Adventures’ “Dozing with Dolphins” program is designed to be interactive and educational for all ages. Guests will participate in exciting educational activities, watch a movie on the “big screen” and observe animal training presentations. The evening includes an overnight patch for participants, breakfast in the morning, and memories of a lifetime.
The “Dozing with Dolphins” program at Ocean Adventures Marine Park can be booked on our website, or for more information contact Abbie Smith at asmith@imms.org. All proceeds go to The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. Cost is $35.00 per child (includes craft fee) - $30.00 per adult - $50.00 non-refundable deposit fee due at the time of booking.
Summer camps: The Dolphin and Stingray Adventure Camp is our ultimate job shadow at IMMS and Ocean Adventures Marine Park. It is an immersive week-long day camp, in which your child can step into the rubber boots of a marine scientist – and experience the world of our dolphins, sea lions, rays, sharks, and other animals who live here at IMMS and Ocean Adventures.
Your child will participate in hands-on learning opportunities designed to teach them about marine mammal, tropical bird, sharks, sting rays, and sea turtle biology and conservation. Students will even meet our resident dolphins, sea lions, birds, and rays! Camp Cost: $300.00
Student mini-camps: Student Mini-Camps are available to field trip groups for one-, two-, or three-day hands-on exploration of coastal wetlands, beach and barrier islands, pollution, fisheries, and climate change and include encounters with exotic birds, sea turtles, and marine mammals. Student groups learn firsthand about the plants, animals and habitats of the northern Gulf of Mexico beaches, salt marshes, nearshore islands, estuarine and Gulf waters. Cost: $100 non-refundable fee due at the time of booking. $35 per person per day
Birthday parties: Celebrate your birthday with us! You bring the cake and ice cream, we provide everything else. Up to 30 guests will join you as you tour our facility and enjoy your party in a decorated, private room. For more information click here.
Field trips: Schools, home-schools, and other organized youth groups can visit Ocean Adventures for a fun, educational, and hands-on marine science experience. We offer reduced rates for field trips to encourage students to become better stewards of our precious marine resources. For more information, or to book a field trip at Ocean Adventures Marine Park please send an email to groups@imms.org or call us 228-896-9182. All proceeds go to The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies.
Address: 10801 Dolphin Ln, Gulfport, MS 39503
Hours: Everyday: 9:30AM–4:30PM
Phone: (228) 896-9182
Photo courtesy of Allan Innman