Six Flags Marine World
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If you love visiting zoos, watching sea animals perform, and riding death-defying roller coasters, then Six Flags Marine World San Francisco is the place for you! Where else can you find all of this in one amusement park for one price?!
Six Flags Marine World: Location
Located outside of San Francisco in nearby Vallejo, Six Flags Marine World is easy to find and easy to get to. If you are traveling north on US 101, simply look for the Highway 37 exit and follow the signs the short distance into the park. You can also get to the park using the Vallejo Bartlink service, or travel on Amtrak's Thruway Shuttle or Greyhounds' Vallejo Transit. You can get more information by calling the following numbers.
- Amtrak- Call 1-800-USA-RAIL
- BARTLINK-Call 707-648-4666
- Greyhound Vallejo Transit-Call 707-643-7661
Operation Hours and Ticket Prices
Six Flags Marine World's operating hours will vary depending upon the time of year you visit. For the exact hours specified for the date you wish to visit check out the following website at Six Flags Marine World
Tickets can be ordered online at the above website. Sometimes, Six Flags will offer discount tickets at participating grocery stores, such as Albertsons, or on participating soft drinks. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate, but they may cost more. Season passes are also available for purchase on the website.
Park Features
All ages will enjoy Six Flags Marine World. There are lots of thrilling rides, wonderful shows, and fantastic animal exhibits.
Six Flags Marine World: Rides
There are rides for all ages in the park. A few rides include the following:
- Roar-Classic, wooden rollercoaster
- Medusa-Mind blowing, fastest coaster in the West!
- V2-One of only three suspended, spiraling coasters worldwide!
- Boomerang-Head one direction to the top of this towering coaster, then boomerang through it again backwards!
- Kong-Your heart will be in your throat as your feet dangle from this terrifying ride!
- Monsoon Falls-Ride a lazy river before plunging over the falls!
- Whitewater Safari-Take a trip through wild rapids and scary tunnels on this water whirlwind of a ride!
- Round the World-This ride takes you on a leisurely ride in colorful godolas above the park.
These are just a few of the many rides available at this incredible amusement park!
Shows
There are animal shows, featuring dolphins, a killer whale, sea lions, etc. You can also watch trick water skiers do death defying stunts in the park's lagoon. Shows will vary depending on the time of year.
- Shouka "Splashtime" Show-Watch the amazing killer whale, Shouka, perform for the audience. If you sit too close to the front, though, she just might get you wet!
- Sea Lion Show-These talented sea lions, along with their river otter partners, will entertain the crowd with a hilarious skit that is Caribbean themed.
- Dolphin Harbour Show-Who doesn't love dolphins? You'll be enthralled at the intelligence and personality that these wonderful animals exhibit!
You can also get up close and personal with the dolphins at their pool, or pet the stingrays at the stingray exhibit, too!
Animals
Don't forget to visit the zoo section of the park. Here you can see elegant giraffes, majestic lions, and a gorgeous Siberian tiger. A walk through the butterfly garden will show you hundreds of varieties of butterflies in a created, natural habitat.
There is so much to see and do at Six Flags Marine World. What are you waiting for?!
Comments
Kate, You can always call Six Flags customer service at (707) 644-4000 x374.
Thanks for your question and for visiting LoveToKnow San Francisco.
-- Contributed by: SusanWeberWhat if you dont have flash and can't get into the website then how do you know the hours of operation!?!?!? OMG!
-- Contributed by: KateThis page has been accessed 2,366 times. This page was last modified 03:11, 28 January 2008.
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