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Marine World/Africa USA was an animal theme park located in the Redwood Shores area of Redwood City, California. [1] The park was named Marine World when it first opened in 1968, before merging with a land-animal park called Africa USA in 1972. In 1986, the park relocated to Vallejo, California, and is now known as Six Flags Discovery Kingdom .
Aug 18, 2021 · Remembering Marine World, the Bay Area's most controversial theme park. By Katie Dowd, Managing editor Updated Aug 18, 2021 10:47 a.m. Children visiting Marine World in 1997 peer into the tank ...
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Apr 22, 2022 · Marine World Africa U.S.A. photo. In the years before the South Bay became a technology center, the number one landmark in Redwood City was Marine World/Africa U.S.A. — a strange and beloved ...
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Sep 20, 2020 · (The original, smaller Marine World was located in Redwood City, California, and originally opened in 1968.) Take a look back to the first year the theme park/zoo now known as Six Flags Discovery Kingdom was open, back in 1986!
Jan 25, 2024 · Location: Redwood Shores, California. Years Active: 1968 – 1986. The animal theme park now known as Six Flags Discovery Kingdom previously operated as Marine World/Africa USA in Redwood Shores, California. The park was named Marine World when it first opened in 1968 before merging with the failing land-animal park called Africa USA in 1972.
Mar 21, 2018 · Architects look at plans for the Redwood City version of Marine World Africa U.S.A. Aug. 2, 1966. ... to raise money for the California Rare and Endangered Species Preservation Fund. The 5,000 ...
Nov 19, 2018 · According to Tateosian, more than 8,000 people worked at the Redwood City park during its 17-year run. “It was not only the first job for 90 percent of them, but to most, the best job they ever ...
