Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
1010 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL
500 Capacity
$350 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.
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
1010 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL
500 Capacity
$350 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 - 250 people
$350 - $5,500
per event
Cocktail / Corporate Functions
2 - 270 people
$650 - $6,500
per event
Wedding Ceremonies & Receptions
2 - 150 people
$1,200 - $4,800
per event
Event Spaces
Outdoor Venue
Outdoor Venue
Recommendations
Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce 80th Anniversary Celebration
— An Eventective User
from Fort Walton Beach, Florida
The Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated our 80th Anniversary at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park and the entire experience was incredible from beginning to end. Stephanie was absolutely wonderful to work with and provided outstanding communication throughout the planning process. Her responsiveness, organization, and willingness to help made coordinating a large event feel smooth and stress free.
We had eight vendors participate in the celebration, and every one of them shared positive feedback about how easy and organized setup was. That level of coordination and hospitality does not happen by accident, and it speaks volumes about the Gulfarium team.
The dolphin presentation was such a fun and memorable part of the evening. Who doesn’t love watching the brilliance of these amazing mammals? It added such a unique touch to the celebration and created moments our guests are still talking about.
If you are looking for a venue for a mid-size or large corporate event, the Gulfarium is a fantastic choice. Between the beautiful setting, interactive experiences, and attentive staff, it offers an experience that feels genuinely special.
Valentine Dinner
— An Eventective User
from Crestview
The valentine dinner was amazing. This was our 3rd year in a row. We will certainly pass this information on to our friends. Thank you for having us for this special event
Valentine's with Penguins
— An Eventective User
from Santa Rosa Beach
I had an incredible time at the Gulfarium’s Valentine’s Penguin Encounter! The dinner was great, the event was beautifully run, and the penguins were somehow even cuter in person — each with their own hilarious little personality. The staff made the whole experience feel special and thoughtful. Absolutely worth it, and I can’t wait to come back!
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!
Park Resiliency Reservation
— An Eventective User
from Fort Walton Beach, FL
Chessica, Stephanie and the entire staff that supported our group's reservation of the park did an outstanding job coordinating the entire event. We received nothing but positive feedback from our members and their families. We look forward to hosting additional events here in the future. Thank you!
Management Response
Thank you so much for the kind review. It was our pleasure working with you, and we cannot wait to hopefully work with your group again in the future!
Dream come true!!
— An Eventective User
The perfect beach wedding but ELEVATED!!
No sand, handicap safe and an aquarium to boot! The event staff are incredible. Cat was so receptive, and willing to make everything I dreamed of come true! Affordable venue that will wow every guest, and a staff that can truly be trusted, what’s more to ask for!?
Management Response
Thank you so much for the great review. It was our pleasure working with you and we cannot wait to see you again in the future for an anniversary trip or family vacation.
Riggins 20th Anniversary Celebration
— An Eventective User
Thanks to Cat and the event planning staff..everything was great from the initial booking..to the day of our event. Very professional, available and personal. The space was perfect!!! Decorating by the Dream Team was fantastic. We would highly recommend you consider hosting your celebration here.
Management Response
Hello Katie and Earnest,
Thank you so much for the kind words! My team and I thoroughly enjoyed making your vision a reality and I am glad that it was a memorable experience for you and your guests. If you ever find the need for an event venue in the future, please do not hesitate to reach out. We hope to see you again!
- Cat Ditzler
Great Place to have an Event!
— An Eventective User
Ashley and her staff helped in making our work holiday party a huge success right down to the very last minute. I couldn't recommend them enough for any of your events at the Gulfarium.
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