General Collection

Marineland Sign and Stadium Seating

This image shows a large bleacher section for spectators to sit and watch the dolphin shows. There are two signs for Marine Studios present, one above the bleachers and the other covered up by a palm tree. A road leading past the spectator bleachers…

Dog pulled by dolphin

A dog on a surfboard wearing a tutu is pulled by a dolphin through the water. The back of the photograph features a faded and illegible stamp, a scrap of newspaper, and Marineland written in blue.

Amateur Hour

A man in scuba gear holds a clipboard and pen while sitting underwater. A dolphin is approaching him. There is a large metal box with Marineland of Florida written on it, and a sign at bottom reading: "Amateur Hour Auditions."

Zaat promotional poster

Poster advertising the 1971 film Zaat (also known as The Bloodwaters of Dr. Z). Filmed in Florida, the film shot underwater scenes at Marineland.

Revenge of the Creature poster

A movie poster of the 1955 film Revenge of the Creature, a sequal to the Creature from the Black Lagoon. The production shot underwater scenes at Marine Studios.

Fifi Postcard

A dog rides on a surfboard while wearing a tutu. The back of postcard reads: "Fifi, MARINELAND OF FLORIDA'S canine mascot, enjoys a ride on a porpoise-powered surfboard. Marineland is located 18 miles south of St. Augustine on scenic A1A."

Penguins at Marine Studios

A black and white postcard depicting three penguins in a Marine Studios exhibit. There is white writing clear at the bottom of the postcard, but it is illegible.

Florida Marineland Dolphin Decal

Small blue colored decal in the shape of a dolphin with the text, "Florida's Marineland"

Dolphin Logo Glass

Small, clear drinking glass with blue dolphin on side. The dolphin has Marineland written in cursive on its body. Stands approximately 2 1/4 inches tall.

Souvenir Spoon

Small silver spoon with a dolphin on the end of the handle. Text reading "Marineland Fla." is engraved on the stem of the spoon.

Marine Studios decal

This vintage Marineland Studios auto decal pictures a colored drawing of a diver interacting with one of Marineland's dolphins. Fish swim around the pair in a vibrant still of marine life at the studio. The auto decal remains in its original…

View-Master Reel #166

A 1948 View-Master Reel that contains seven color images of Marine Studios on its circumference. The blue and white packaging reads "One View-Master Reel. Seven three dimension full color pictures."

Jacket Patch

A jacket patch from the 1970s that depicts a dolphin and three waves. The patch is shaped like a shield and the stitching is in shades of blue and white. "Marineland" is written in cursive at top and "Florida" in all caps at bottom.

Walter Robert Costi Feeding a Dolphin

Walter Robert Costi, wearing a suit, stands on a balcony and holds up a fish for a dolphin that jumps from the water to retrieve it. Two other dolphins raise their heads from the water while two men in suits sit to the right of Costi. The balcony…

Home of Marineland Studios Postcard

Color Image, bird's eye view. Plenty of cars in parking lots. 4 bodies of water including the beach. States that Daytona Beach is 35 miles to the right and St. Augustine Beach is 18 miles to the left.

Marineland Billboard, Vilano Beach, Florida

A Vilano Beach billboard depicting a shark and advertising Marineland's shark exhibit. The billboard reads "Live Sharks on Exhibit at Marineland. 18 Miles South of St. Augustine on A-1-A."

Feeding Time Postcard

Black and white postcard of a man feeding a dolphin at Marine Studios.

Flippy, "Educated Porpoise" Postcard

Postcard showing a dolphin, referred to on the postcard as a "porpoise," breaking through a "Marine Studios" hoop. A crowd watches on bleachers in the background. Text at the bottom of the image reads "Flippy the Educated Porpoise. Marine Studios,…

Shark at Key West Aquarium

Black and white image of sharks swimming together at the Key West Aquarium

Aerial View of Marine Studios, color postcard

Overhead view of the Marineland property

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