Dolphin Statue outside marineland of Florida

Picture was taken in June 2010 as my children and myself were driving back from Washington Oaks Garden State Park.  The feel of the "new" Marineland just feels empty.  In the past when I would stop at Marineland, you could feel excitement in the air.  It seemed like a lot was happening, even during the winter months, but now it just feels void of anything.   I still believe this is too bad, I understand that the dolphins are thriving and all and I am happy about this, but there used to be so much more to Marineland than just the Dolphins.  Yes, the dolphins were the main focal point, but they also had sperm whales, manatees, dragonfish, sharks, flamingoes, sea turtles, manta rays, and so much more.  You actually could learn about a lot of different types of marine mammals and animals.  You just do not feel the magic that was once there.