Description: Fridge magnet - defunct Ocean World. With wear. 3 1/2” by 2 1-2”. Controversial park in Fort Lauderdale Florida. Opened in 1965, Ocean World was located on the 17th Street Causeway adjacent to Pier 66 in Fort Lauderdale and featured Davy Jones’ Locker, home to “The Flying Dolphin Show,” as well as a dolphin feeding pool, California sea lions, otters, sea turtles, fish, alligators and tropical birds. However, the small marine mammal park became the target of animal rights activists in the 1980s, which led to legal action from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (resulting in a $20,000 fine) and Ocean World ultimately was closed its doors in 1994. The park’s dolphins were reportedly relocated to a marine park in Honduras. A July 5, 1994, Sun-Sentinel article reported: “Ocean World, one of the city’s oldest and most controversial tourist attractions, will put on its last dolphin and sea lion show Aug. 31. Ocean World President George Boucher cited declining attendance and limited space for expansion as the reasons the 29-year-old marine theme park is closing.” See pics.
Price: 9.99 USD
Location: Burleson, Texas
End Time: 2024-12-20T03:55:11.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Attraction: Sea World
Movie: None
Shape: Rectangle
Character: None
Occasion: All Occasions
Color: Multicolor
Franchise: Sea World
TV Show: None
Personalize: No
Brand: Postcard Factory
Type: Fridge Magnet
Theme: Animals & Dinosaurs
Features: Souvenir
Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
Handmade: No
