Ready to swim with dolphins? This Gulfport attraction now open under COVID-19 rules

Ocean Adventures Marine Park in Gulfport announced its reopening Tuesday under restrictions ordered by Gov. Tate Reeves.

The park is operating at 25% capacity, a news release from Ocean Adventures says.

Guests can view all shows during three park entry times. The park is being continuously cleaned and sanitized, the news release says.

Guests are encouraged to wear face masks and practice social distancing. No food and beverages are being served.

The park teaches visitors about marine conservation and offers displays and interactions with aquatic animals.

General admission tickets are $15 for an adult and $13 for a child 3-12 years old, according to the website. A swim with dolphins and other interactions with animals costs extra.

Tickets are available online.

Ocean Adventures also is offering four summer camp dates, the news release says: June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, July 6-10, July 13-17.

For more information, call 228-896-9182

This story was originally published May 12, 2020 at 12:52 PM.

Anita Lee

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