Sea-Arama Marineworld

Sea-Arama Marineworld was the marine mammal park on the gulf coast, located in Galveston Island, Texas, United States. Opening in 1965, The park was an animal-focused oceanarium, zoo, and aquarium that attracted hundreds of thousands of attendees each year. The park worked with wildlife experts to study Ridley sea turtles, support brown pelican nesting, and treat/rehabilitate marine life.

Sea-Arama ended up shutting down early January 1990 due to the popularity of SeaWorld San Antonio, with animals being relocated to similar parks in the area. After several plans came and gone to revitalize the space, it was eventually torn down in 2006. Additionally, after being torn down, the site was used in 2008 to provide a temporary debris holding station for Hurricane Ike.

Attractions

 * Orca Whale Shows featuring Mamuk (1968–†1974) and Lil'Nooka (†1970). The live events would have the whales leaping 13 feet into the air and other shows would have a staff member place their head in the mouth of the whale.   Director of training Ken Beggs claimed Mamuk once attempted to bite him.
 * Dolphin Show
 * Sea Lion Show
 * Marine Animal Training Workshop
 * Dive to the Deep Adventure Seven Seas Aquarium Tour
 * Water Ski Show
 * Puppet Show
 * Petting Zoo
 * Shark Lagoon
 * Exotic Bird Show
 * Rattlesnake Show (featuring an event known as the "Kiss of Death' between a snake and handler).
 * Animal Exhibitions including false killer whales, tortoises, kangaroos, pelican display, piranhas, spoonbill & wading Birds, river otters, seal & sea lion exhibit, Australian black swans, and alligators (with wrestling shows).