Previously known as Marine World (1968–1970s) Marine World Africa USA (1970s–1997) The New Marine World Theme Park (1998) Six Flags Marine World (1999–2006) | |
Location | Vallejo, California, U.S. |
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Coordinates | 38°8′16″N 122°13′48″W / 38.13778°N 122.23000°W |
Status | Operating |
Opened | February 28, 1968 |
Owner | Six Flags |
Slogan | The Thrill Capital of Northern California |
Operating season | Year round |
Area | 135 acres (55 ha)[1] |
Attractions | |
Total | 40 |
Roller coasters | 10 |
Water rides | 3 |
Website | Official website |
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (formerly known as Six Flags Marine World, Marine World, The New Marine World Theme Park, and Marine World Africa USA) is a 135-acre (55 ha)[1] animal theme park located in Vallejo, California, off of Interstate 80 between San Francisco and Sacramento. The park includes a variety of roller coasters and other amusement rides. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom has been part of the Six Flags chain of amusement parks since 1999.[2]