Marineland, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Marineland, Florida
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The beach in Marineland
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| Motto(s):
"Florida's First Remarkable Coastal Place"
"Naturally The Best!" |
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Location in Flagler County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Florida |
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| Counties | Flagler, St. Johns | |
| Incorporated | 1940 | |
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| • Type | Commission-Manager | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.44 sq mi (1.15 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.44 sq mi (1.13 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) | |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 15 | |
| • Density | 34.40/sq mi (13.27/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) | |
| FIPS code | 12-43250 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0286429 | |
Marineland is a small town in Florida, United States. It was officially started in 1940. This unique town is located in both Flagler and St. Johns counties.
Marineland is about 18 miles south of St. Augustine, right along Route A1A. In 2020, only 15 people lived there, making it a very small community!
Many people know Marineland because of the famous Marineland marine park. However, it's important to remember that Marineland is also a real town with its own local government. The town shares a ZIP Code with St. Augustine Beach.
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History of Marineland
The town of Marineland began when the Marineland Dolphin Adventure opened on June 23, 1938. It was first called "Marine Studios". This facility was built for Hollywood filmmakers to shoot underwater scenes for movies and news reports.
It quickly became known as the "World's First Oceanarium". Marine Studios was the first place where the public could get a close look at marine life. The town officially became a municipality (a self-governing area) in 1940.
Today, local businesses and organizations in Marineland work closely together. The town is a center for marine research and conservation. It is located within the GTM-NERR (Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve).
Some of the important partners include Mobius Marine, Inc., Ripple Effect Eco Tours, Marineland Marina, Marineland Dolphin Adventure, and the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience (part of the University of Florida). Other partners are the Florida Master Naturalist Program, the southern facility for the GTM NERR, Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, and Faver-Dykes State Park.
Geography of Marineland
The town of Marineland is located at about 29.667443 degrees North and 81.213495 degrees West.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 0.69 square kilometers (0.27 square miles). All of this area is land.
Climate in Marineland
The weather in Marineland is known for its hot and humid summers. The winters are generally mild. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) by the Köppen climate classification system.
Population and People
Marineland is a very small town. Here's how its population has changed over the years:
- 1950: 9 people
- 1960: 9 people
- 1970: 13 people
- 1980: 31 people
- 1990: 21 people
- 2000: 6 people
- 2010: 16 people
- 2020: 15 people
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 15 people living in the town. In the 2010 United States census, there were 16 people.
Education
Children living in the St. Johns County part of Marineland attend schools in the St. Johns County School District. The schools they are assigned to are W. D. Hartley Elementary School, Gamble Rogers Middle School, and Pedro Menendez High School.
See also
In Spanish: Marineland (Florida) para niños
