I went to Gulf World with a group of adults and had a great time. Scooterbug, you could call ahead and make sure no big school trips are planned for that day or pick a day when school is in session. Sad that the Gulfarium is struggling. It was part of our childhood and we have lots of pictures and videos (old 8mm, too) of the great shows there. Just this week, I caught the CMT family vacation special at Seaside and GulfWorld was featured. The family and Pauly Shores actually got to get in and swim with the dolphins. Don't know if everyone gets that opportunity. (CMT also showed family having a nice dinner at WaterColor's Fish Out of Water and Criolla's Johhny Earles cooking up something at their beach house) Check ahead, but if you want to touch the dolphins you might be able to pay extra and get a chance to go back stage after the show.