The History of Defunct Marine Mammal Parks

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Flamingoland Dolphinarium:

Film: "The Fruit Machine" 1988- teenagers visit the dolphins: (In the film the dolphinarium is part of a ficticious resort called "Wonderland" in Brighton, there were dolphins in Brighton at the time, but they weren't filmed-probably due to the aquarium being open to the public all year round, where as flamingoland the park was closed during the winter. Some outdoor/main hall scenes of wonderland were filmed at the aquarium in Brighton.)

See below for some footage from the film, courtesy of john dineley's youtube uploads:

the wonderland sign and fake *brighton aquarium style* windows were put in for the film.

Marineland of the Pacific:

Film: "Pirates of the Carribbean" Shot on Marineland land, when the park was in ruins.

Film: "Life as a House" 2001- some scenes shot at the derelict park.

Film: "Murdock's Gang" 1973-detective film.

Film: "Charlie's Angels" (2000?) Coastal Scenes shot near Marineland ruins.

Film: "FaceOff"? After Marineland's Closing?

Film: "Conair"?  ,,     ,,       ,,

T.V: "The Beverly Hillbillies" date unknown-filmed one episode at Marineland.

T.V: "Seahunt" 1958- Above water scenes were shot at Marineland.

see 0.40s.

T.V "Emergency" 1975 Episode:#5.22 "The Great Crash Diet" Firemen are inspecting the park. They splashed by Corky and Orky the Killer Whales, rescue a trapped diver, and help various people in the park. It is believed Bubbles the pilot whale is featured in it too.

Windsor Safari Park:

T.V: "Go Wild At Windsor" 1988-22 min video featuring some footage of the dolphinarium.

Film: "The Omen" 1976- The Zoo scenes were filmed at Windsor (including the "crazy baboons" scene.

Film: "The Jigsaw Man" 1983- action scenes filmed at the park.

  If anyone has (or can find) any of these films/t.v programs please let us know!