Marineland, St Augustine, Florida 1966

This authentic 1960s color photograph, captured in 1966, documents a live animal performance at Marineland of Florida (now Marineland Dolphin Adventure) in St. Augustine. The archival image features two bottlenose dolphins mid-leap as they jump simultaneously through narrow hoops suspended over a turquoise performance tank. The background showcases the park’s mid-century maritime aesthetic, including a clean white wall adorned with the “Marineland of Florida” logo framed by a stylized rope border and a circular dolphin emblem. This site, which opened in 1938 as “Marine Studios,” is recognized as the world’s first oceanarium and was a pioneer in underwater filming and marine mammal research. While Marineland is still standing and remains open to the public today, it has transitioned from a large-scale theatrical attraction to a more modern, conservation-focused dolphin sanctuary and interaction center. This factual record preserves the height of the park’s era as a premier roadside tourist destination during the sixties. All our images are available as royalty-free instant downloads for use in books, media, and creative projects – or make your own prints for home, work, or as a truly unique gift.