Marineland of the Pacific- Palos Verdes, CA
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calgriz
N 33° 44.504 W 118° 23.684
11S E 370805 N 3734394
Marineland of the Pacific was the world's largest oceanarium of its time, opened in 1954. Marineland of the Pacific no longer exists as a physical oceanarium, closed in 1987.
Waymark Code: WM80BH
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/02/2010
Views: 18
In August, 1954, Marineland of the Pacific opened its doors to the public for the first time. Located at the tip of the beautiful Palos Verdes Peninsula in Los Angeles County, California, it was the largest oceanarium in the world. Five million dollars were invested in the project to make it the most unusual cultural, educational and entertainment center on the Pacific Coast.
The fabulous display of marine life at Marineland of the Pacific was ever changing. Visitors found a new show each time they came. From day to day and week to week, new specimens of deep-sea fish and animals were added. The whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and sea lions were enriched with new displays of ability, and strange sea creatures from far-away oceans were displayed in exhibits reflecting their natural environments. A master plan called for the construction of more display pools, fish exhibits, gardens, shops and other interesting developments.
Date Park Opened: 08/01/1954
Date Park Closed: 01/01/1987
Address:
6610 S. Palos Verdes Drive
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA USA
90275
Current Use or Function:
Area is being re-zoned for ocean front housing
Is the park still there?: No
If not, what is in its place now?:
Area is being re-zoned for ocean front housing
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Visit Instructions:
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