Ocean Adventures Marine Park

I have not been to this place since the 90s at the old Pre-Katrina location,and the new place is really nice.
Parking is ample,but this location seems more tucked away and secluded that the original location which if I remember correctly was closer to the beach.
Buying the tickets seem to be a painless process and the admission is for the Ocean Adventure Park and the Mammal Institute.
The Dolphin show was entertaining,but I remember the old shows had more dolphins doing more tricks,but again it was still a great show. The Sea Lion was the best part. There is a look in area on a lower level where you can view both sets of animals in there separate tanks. There is a wheelchair lift,but the day we were there it was broken. There is a sting ray area that does shows as well,but we just opted to pet them along the sharks and move on. The Parakeet area was being cleaned when we walked in,but it was still a cool experience. The Gift shop wasn’t too expensive as there actually some items that were below a couple of bucks. The only refreshments I saw were vending machines,but they are cash only. There’s a play area for kids as well.
My only issue is the same one I had as a kid with this place. The schedule of shows is very sporadic. If you miss a show you might be screwed for the day because the next show may be 2-3 hours later. Id call ahead or check the website so you can plan ahead.
Its still a great place and all of the animals seem happy and well cared for. Its worth the drive