Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

1010 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL
500 Capacity
$500 to $6,500 / Event
About Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park offers one of the most unique wedding and event venues on Florida’s Emerald Coast. Exchange vows with playful dolphins in the background, celebrate beside gentle manatees, or toast to forever under a canopy of sea life in the Living Sea Aquarium Room. With breathtaking views of the Gulf and one-of-a-kind animal experiences, the Gulfarium provides an unforgettable setting for weddings, receptions, corporate events, and celebrations of all kinds. Facilities and Capacity Gulfarium features multiple event spaces accommodating both intimate gatherings and large celebrations of up to 500 guests. Options include the Living Sea Aquarium Room, offering panoramic underwater views; Dolphin Oasis, a beach-themed outdoor venue with dolphin habitats; and two stunning Gulf-view spaces — Seal Harbor and the Manatee Cove Top Deck — both offering beautiful vistas of the emerald waters and a serene coastal ambiance. Each location provides a distinctive atmosphere and unforgettable photo opportunities. Animal Encounters Make your special day even more memorable with exclusive animal encounters and add-on experiences. Guests can enjoy meet-and-greets or photo opportunities with dolphins, penguins, sea lions, or any of our other Gulfarium residents, creating magical moments that your guests will never forget. Services Offered Gulfarium offers a variety of services to make event planning simple and seamless, including: * Setup and cleanup * Event coordination and planning assistance * Tables, chairs, and décor rentals * In-house bar services * Lighting and sound options * Day-of coordination * Animal encounter add-ons Location Conveniently located between Destin and Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Gulfarium overlooks the emerald waters of the Gulf, offering a stunning coastal backdrop for any celebration.

Event Pricing

Parties
2 - 200 people
$500 - $5,500 per event
Cocktail / Corporate Functions
2 - 270 people
$650 - $6,500 per event
Rehearsal Dinners & Weddings
2 - 140 people
$1,500 - $4,800 per event

Event Spaces

Dolphin Oasis
Dolphin Oasis
Outdoor Venue
Living Sea Aquarium Room
Living Sea Aquarium Room
General Event Space
220 Capacity
Manatee Cove Top Deck
Manatee Cove Top Deck
Outdoor Venue
Seal Harbor Beachfront Area
Seal Harbor Beachfront Area
Outdoor Venue
120 Capacity
Gulf Overlook
Gulf Overlook
Outdoor Venue
30 Capacity

Recommendations

Birthday party venue! — An Eventective User from Fort Walton beach
We threw my stepdaughter’s birthday party at the Gulfarium. It was such a great experience for us as well as for the birthday girl. From start to finish, it was such an easy process. The Gulfarium team really laid out all the details, providing pricing, layout plans, and a variety of options which made for a very hands off, easy, and fun day of. Kara, Chessica, and Stephanie were present the day of the party and they were attentive. They had the whole venue set up for us when we arrived and offered helping hands from start to finish all the while being behind the scenes. We truly enjoyed the experience and highly suggest this as a place for your next venue. Everyone had such a great time and I’m really glad we went this route for her party. 10/10!
High School Dance — An Eventective User from FL
I absolutely loved how easy and effective it was to customize my package to fit my party’s needs. The whole process was effortless, and everything came together so smoothly. The decor and setup were beyond awesome beautifully done and exactly what I had hoped for.
Management Response
Thank you so much for the great review. It was our pleasure working with you to create such a memorable event!

Additional Info

Venue Types
Amenities
  • ADA/ACA Accessible
  • Outdoor Function Area
  • Outside Catering Allowed
  • Waterfront
  • Waterview
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
  • Max Number of People for an Event: 500