Marineland, Florida facts for kids
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Marineland, Florida
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The beach in Marineland
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| Motto(s):
"Florida's First Remarkable Coastal Place"
"Naturally The Best!" |
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Location in Flagler County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Florida |
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| Counties | Flagler, St. Johns | |
| Incorporated | 1940 | |
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| • Type | Commission-Manager | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.44 sq mi (1.15 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.44 sq mi (1.13 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) | |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 15 | |
| • Density | 34.40/sq mi (13.27/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) | |
| FIPS code | 12-43250 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0286429 | |
The town of Marineland was established in 1940, and is in both Flagler and St. Johns counties, Florida, United States. Marineland is located 18 miles (29 km) south of St. Augustine along Route A1A. The population was 15 in the 2020 census.
The Marineland marine park and the town have become synonymous, however many do not realize that Marineland is a town in its own right. Like all proper municipalities, Marineland has its own local governing body complete with a mayor and city council board that meets monthly to discuss the town's affairs. The town shares a ZIP Code with St. Augustine Beach.
The Flagler County portion of Marineland is part of the Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach, FL metropolitan statistical area, while the St. Johns County portion is part of the Jacksonville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
The town of Marineland got its start when the Marineland Dolphin Adventure opened on June 23, 1938, as Marine Studios, a facility designed for Hollywood filmmakers to create underwater footage for motion pictures and newsreels. Popularly known as the "World's First Oceanarium," Marine Studios was the premier destination to allow the general public to experience marine life up-close. The town was officially incorporated as a municipality.
Because of their proximity, the local businesses share close partnerships and vision. The town of Marineland is a hub of research and conservation and is set in the middle of the GTM-NERR (Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve), local businesses and foundations have close working relationships including Mobius Marine, Inc., Ripple Effect Eco Tours, Marineland Marina, Marineland Dolphin Adventure, Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience (for the University of Florida), the Florida Master Naturalist Program, the southern facility for the GTM NERR, Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, and Faver-Dykes State Park.
Geography
The approximate coordinates for the Town of Marineland is located at 29°40′03″N 81°12′49″W / 29.667443°N 81.213495°W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.27 square miles (0.69 km2), all land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Marineland has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 9 | — | |
| 1960 | 9 | 0.0% | |
| 1970 | 13 | 44.4% | |
| 1980 | 31 | 138.5% | |
| 1990 | 21 | −32.3% | |
| 2000 | 6 | −71.4% | |
| 2010 | 16 | 166.7% | |
| 2020 | 15 | −6.2% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 16 | 2 | 100.00% | 13.33% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 0 | 4 | 0.00% | 26.67% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 6.67% |
| Asian (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 6.67% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 0 | 5 | 0.00% | 33.33% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0 | 2 | 0.00% | 13.33% |
| Total | 16 | 15 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 15 people, 0 households, and 0 families residing in the town.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 16 people, 0 households, and 0 families residing in the town.
Education
The St. Johns County portion is within the St. Johns County School District. Zoned schools include W. D. Hartley Elementary School, Gamble Rogers Middle School, and Pedro Menendez High School.
See also
In Spanish: Marineland (Florida) para niños
