About Us - Gulf World Gulf World Marine Park, a popular Panama City Beach attraction, has enjoyed tremendous growth since its inception in 1969. Gulf World is a Marine Mammal public display facility, which is licensed by the Federal Government under the provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act. We promote marine mammal education through the display of live animals. Gulf World strives to meet its objective of entertaining and educating the public about marine animals and the problems that they face in their natural environment.
Guests have the opportunity to view the animals in an up close and personal manner.
A friendly atmosphere encourages an open dialogue between guests and staff members. This personal connection allows for the cultivation of an understanding that is necessary in preserving different species. Another important mission at Gulf World is to work with stranded animals. As the area coordinator, we rehabilitate marine animals that are in need of care throughout the Panhandle. With our expansion in 2000, Gulf World now has the accommodations to provide a wide range of educational programs and displays, as well as expand our rehabilitation activities.