Marineland: 83 Years Of History

Marineland in St. Augustine, Florida, is considered the world’s first oceanarium and since its opening in 1938 has introduced millions of visitors to the wonders of life in the deep ocean.

Marineland started out as a filmmaking studio and research center, and in mid-2019 joined The Dolphin Company family as one of our multi-experience parks in the United States.

The history of Marineland represents the birth of innovative discoveries in the interaction of humans with dolphins and research of the species, since it is here that the first dolphin calf in human care was born and raised, the echolocation of the species was discovered and Flippy, the first dolphin trained in the world’s first dolphin show, was introduced to the world.

The Dolphin Company could not be happier and more proud to have such a valuable family member who shares the love and concern for the marine life species, as well as our mission to ensure the well-being of the specimens that live in our care and in the wild life.

Congratulations on these 83 years of history!