Florida aquatic theme park shutters as owners file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Gulf World Marine Park has closed and is now up for sale after years of money troubles and mounting animal welfare concerns. The Panama City, Florida, attraction - a fixture since 1970 - had drawn 150,000 visitors a year but came under fire after five dolphins died between October 2024 and May while performing shows. Police raided the property earlier this year as part of an ongoing probe.