Join us for an exclusive, after-hours, Mystery Adventure!

Mystery Adventure

Fast Facts

Price: $400 (includes 6 guests)

Ages: 5 and up

Duration: 1 hour

Call 850-243-9046 x35 or email gulfariumspecialevents@gmail.com for availability

Mystery Adventure

Join us for an exclusive, after-hours private guided park tour with a mystery animal meet and greet and complimentary beverage. Guests in the Mystery Adventure will discover the animal species for their meet and greet 24 hours prior to their adventure.

Package price: $400 (includes 6 guests)
- Additional guests are $55 each + tax
- Can accommodate up to 12 guests total per evening
Package includes:
- One hour of private, after-hours, park time
- A mystery animal meet and greet
- A guided tour of the park
- One complimentary beverage per person (must be 21 years or older to consume alcohol)
Package FAQs:
- Adventure must be booked 72 hours in advance
- Mystery Adventure takes place after park closure
- General admissions is not included. If guests would like to visit the park to see the presentations and chats, general admission ticket purchase is required

REQUIREMENTS

Guests must be age five (5) or older to participate in the Mystery Adventure after-hours program.
Each group must have a participating adult over the age of eighteen (18).
Participants with special needs including mobility, seeing, or hearing impairments must contact Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park prior to reserving the encounter.
Groups must be booked at least three (3) days in advanced of desired visit date

POLICIES

Encounter must be paid in full at the time of reservation.
Encounters continue rain or shine, no refunds or exchanges due to inclement weather.
72-hour (3 day) notice must be given in order to receive a full refund of the purchase price.
Cameras/phones are permitted during the Mystery Adventure program

underwater view of a dolphin, looking at the camera

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the adventure be cancelled due to inclement weather?Gulfarium Marketing2023-06-13T13:01:38-05:00

Will the adventure be cancelled due to inclement weather?

The Mystery Adventure continues rain or shine.

My child is 4 years old, can they attend?Gulfarium Marketing2023-06-13T13:05:11-05:00

My child is 4 years old, can they attend?

The minimum age for animal encounter participation is five (5) years old, however children under 5 are able to attend with their families, but not participate in the animal encounter portion of the Mystery Adventure.

Is general admission included?Gulfarium Marketing2023-06-13T13:08:42-05:00

Is general admission included?

No, your adventure will begin promptly at the park closure time and take place after-hours.

Will I get to touch the animals?Gulfarium Marketing2024-04-02T15:43:32-05:00

Will I get to touch the animals?

Yes, you will get the opportunity to touch the animal in your meet and greet, with the exception of our sea turtles as they are a federally protected species.. You will also see many of our resident animals up close during your guided tour (dolphins, penguins, sharks, birds, reptiles, etc).

I have 8 in my group, can we all participate?Gulfarium Marketing2023-06-13T13:49:27-05:00

I have 8 in my group, can we all participate?

Yes, the package price of $400 includes 6 guests. The maximum guest count for this program is 12 with each additional guest being $55.

What animals will I get to meet?Gulfarium Marketing2023-06-13T13:51:57-05:00

What animals will I get to meet?

Your mystery adventure animal meet and greet will be with one of the following animals: juvenile alligator, snake, lizard, tortoise, or sea turtle. You will discover which animal 24 hours prior to your adventure.

What is your cancelation policy?BIC Team2025-05-26T15:07:52-05:00

What is your cancelation policy?

General Admission Cancelation Policy

General admission tickets are nonrefundable and are valid for one year from date of purchase. Blackout dates may apply to discounted tickets.

Encounter Cancelation Policy

Cancelation: 24-hour notice must be given to receive a full refund of the purchase price of the encounter.
We strongly recommend that guests arrive at the park at least one hour prior to their scheduled encounter. The Gulfarium is located in a high-traffic area, and refunds will not be issued for late arrivals due to traffic delays. Please note that encounters are non-refundable within 24 hours of the scheduled start time for any reason. However, we are happy to assist with rescheduling, pending availability.
Encounters are non-refundable within 24 hours of the scheduled start time unless Encounter Protection has been purchased. If you need to reschedule within this 24-hour window or after a missed encounter, rebooking is subject to availability and is not guaranteed.
Purchased Encounter Protection allows you to cancel or reschedule your encounter for any reason up to 2 hours before the Encounter’s scheduled time to begin. You will be reimbursed for the full amount of each encounter, less the cost of the trip protection and processing fees. This policy does not apply to admission tickets. Rebooking times are based on availability. Guests must call us at (850) 243-9046 x24 to cancel or rebook to have the encounter protection refund applied. Encounter refunds do not automatically apply. If you do not call at least 2 hours in advance of your booked time, the Encounter protection is void.

What is Encounter Protection?BIC Team2025-05-26T15:07:59-05:00

What is Encounter Protection?

Encounter Protection: Purchased Encounter Protection allows you to cancel or reschedule your encounter for any reason up to 2 hours before the Encounter’s scheduled time to begin. You will be reimbursed for the full amount of each encounter, less the cost of the trip protection and processing fees. This policy does not apply to admission tickets. Rebooking times are based on availability. Guests must call us at (850) 243-9046 x24 to cancel or rebook to have the encounter protection refund applied. Encounter refunds do not automatically apply. If you do not call at least 2 hours in advance of your booked time, the Encounter protection is void.

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