my wife and i were there this past september. very educational adventure for both adults and children. learned many new things from the well prepared staff. a great experience for children.
We were totally impressed with all that you get to do for the price. Our whole family was completely entertained for at least two hours. Would definitely recommend!!
Entertaining and educational. The friendly and informative staff take you on a tour with wonderful animals. So enjoyed it! Can't wait to go back in the Summer to swim with the dolphins! Very inexpensive and worth way more than it costs.
It is a fun and educational experience right here in gulfport. Great for tourists and locals alike.Learn about sealife rehabilitaion and rescue, see dolphins feed the stingrays.... a great place. Great price.
Who knew you could meet dolphins here in Gulfport!!!! Yes they are open from April till October to meet and greet the animals. So much to learn and see. My son had a blast, I know your kids will too. And best you don't have to visit exotic places to see them...
Went with my child on a field trip, and thoroughly enjoyed the day! The dolphin show was great! Recommend.
I did the morning tour, on one of the colder days that Gulfport has seen this year. NOTE - Some portions of the tour are OUTSIDE!!I wasn't aware of this when I booked, but it was still worth it. I really enjoyed learning more about the various marine life that is present in the gulf coast area.I think that young kids would really enjoy getting to see a lot of these things on the smaller scale that this institute offers over say SeaWorld.The touch tanks were really neat, and I enjoyed getting to feel what a shark and ray felt like under water.I would really like to go back in the summer when it is warmer again!
I visited The Instatute for Marine and Animal studies with my husband and 3 kids (2, 5, 8) and we all had a great time! I've never been so close to a dolphin or shark before! This was a great experience!!! We will definitely visit again!
I highly recommend The Institute to everyone. It is great for both kids and adults of all ages. Both myself and my 83 year old mother learned a lot and enjoyed it. Kids would love it. The staff were great. After we returned home we were still talking about how much we enjoyed the experience.
Our family had a great time! There was so many hands on activities. Everyone loved the dolphin and seal lion show. The boys were so excited to adopt our sea turtle Benjamin. We will be back every time we are in Gulfport!