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Aztec Dolphin show - Atlantis Marine Park

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Wanneroo Community History Centre.

c. 1981

Subcollections

Atlantis Arises - Atlantis Marine Park

Overview

Colour photograph, 10 x 15 cm, photographic paper.

Historical information

Opening at Two Rocks in 1981 the Atlantis Marine Park was a popular tourist attraction. Millions of people visited the park during its nine years existence, where they enjoyed attractions such as the performing seals and dolphins, and the oceanarium. The park was closed in August 1990, following new regulations regarding the accommodation of marine animals.

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Details

Registration number

cwa-org-57-Archive 17.366

Item type

Themes

Material

Photographic Paper

Keywords

Atlantis Marine Park

Place made

Wanneroo, WA, Australia

Year

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

Well provenanced

Public location

Wanneroo Community History Centre - Archive 17

Last modified

Tuesday, 23 January, 2024

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Archive 17.336 - Atlantis Marine Park - Aztec dolphin show

Archive 17.E1.336 - Atlantis Marine Park Aztec dolphin show

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