In August of 1955, the Gulfarium opened its doors for the first time with admission prices at $1 for adults and $0.50 for children. In the beginning, the main habitat contained multiple animal species including sharks, dolphins, rays, and sea turtles.
The park's spectacular dolphin shows gained national recognition, and the high-flying porpoises were trained by none other than Marjorie, who quickly became an acclaimed expert for her innate ability...