| Six Flags Marine World is known as not just an | | | | park brings in major revenue to the city of |
| amusement park, but also an animal park. The | | | | Vallejo. Not only is the park popular in and around |
| park offers a wide variety of roller coasters as | | | | Vallejo, the park is a competitor with the other |
| well as some more traditional amusement rides. | | | | big amusement park in the area, which is San |
| When visitors are done with the rides they can | | | | Francisco Bays Paramount Great American that is |
| then enjoy animal exhibits as well as shows that | | | | located in Santa Clara. |
| feature the parks animals. Six Flags Marine World | | | | The park has been a huge success because it is |
| is in a league of its own, partially because there is | | | | one of a kind. No other park has been able to |
| great care and attention paid to ensure this, but | | | | combine animals and amusement rides the way |
| also because there is simply nothing to compare | | | | that Marine World has been able to. The great |
| the theme park to. Marine World is in the business | | | | thing about the park is that it truly offers |
| of entertaining, providing a fun environment, and | | | | something for everyone. Even if members of the |
| putting together a little bit of everything that | | | | family do not like roller coasters, they can enjoy |
| people love to see. | | | | other amusement park rides and the animal |
| Marine World began as a nonprofit animal park in | | | | exhibits some family fun attractions are the White |
| Redwood City, California in 1968. In 1985 the park | | | | Water Safari, Monkey Business, and Wave |
| relocated about 55 miles away to Vallejo, | | | | Jumper. Marine World also features many live |
| California and thought the move necessitated a | | | | shows and special events that will have the old |
| name change to Marine World Africa USA. The old | | | | and young alike excited and entertained for their |
| location became known as Redwood Shores. In | | | | entire visit. The park is considered the only one of |
| 1996 after losing money and poor profits since its | | | | its kind in the United States, offering more rides |
| move in 1985, Six Flags purchased the park at | | | | and attractions than any other theme park in |
| which time the park attendance grew. Six Flags | | | | California and perhaps even in the United States! |
| added some theme park attractions that were | | | | Not only does the park offer one of a kind |
| not related to animals such as the roller coasters | | | | experiences, it also offers great prices for families |
| to draw in bigger crowds. Over the first few | | | | to enjoy themselves without breaking the bank. |
| years Six Flags Inc. added several major roller | | | | When you purchase your tickets online you can |
| coasters, putting the park more in like with the | | | | get a one-day admission for $39.99, when you |
| Six Flags line of parks and so the parks name | | | | buy a kid online pass youll pay just $29.99, |
| was then changed to Six Flags Marine World. | | | | otherwise general admission is $49.99 for adults |
| Premier, now known as Six Flags owned the park | | | | and $29.99 for children 48 inches and under. While |
| for several years before adding the Six Flags | | | | these arent admission prices that you would want |
| name to the park name. | | | | to pay if you were going to visit every day, they |
| The park has not abandoned its animal roots. The | | | | are well worth the price of family entertainment |
| park continues to add animals, exhibits, and | | | | every now and again. |
| improve existing exhibits to make the park more | | | | If youll be traveling to the area to visit Six Flags |
| attractive and visitor friendly. Its true that the | | | | Marine World, youll also want to think about |
| park has become not just an animal park, but also | | | | where you will stay during your trip to Vallejo. |
| an amusement park. Six Flags added huge roller | | | | There are many affordable options right nearby |
| coasters such as Medusa, Vertical Velocity, and | | | | so that you will not have to worry about finding |
| Roar. The park is a haven for the Looney Tunes | | | | your way to the theme park or your hotel after |
| characters that entertain old and young alike. | | | | a long day of fun and entertainment. Whether |
| Medusa draws in many customers because it is | | | | youre old or young or have a little of both in your |
| the parks biggest ride and is the only floorless | | | | group youll find your lodging options in and around |
| roller coaster in the regional area. Medusa is also | | | | Vallejo comfortable and affordable. Some great |
| notable because the first drop is 150 feet and the | | | | lodging choices may be: |
| ride lasts over four minutes. The newest ride is | | | | The Holiday Inn Napa Valley Gateway |
| known as the V2 and has been responsible for | | | | 1000 Fairgrounds Dr. |
| bringing in a lot of traffic to the park, as well. The | | | | Vallejo, California 94589 |
| Roar roller coaster is popular because it is the only | | | | (800) 533-5733 |
| wooden roller coaster in the park. With all of the | | | | (707) 644-1200 |
| additions of great exhibits, awesome rides, and a | | | | Best Western |
| one of kind atmosphere the Marine World theme | | | | 1596 Fairgrounds Dr. |