SEAWORLD MARCH 2016
Guests can get up close with SeaWorld’s zoological team and learn firsthand the ways they can make a difference with their own everyday actions during SeaWorld Wild Days, weekends March 5–27. Wild Days will come to life with live shows performed up to four times a day in the park’s Mission Bay Theater. Here’s a look at this year’s topics:
- March 5-6: “Sea Rescue” weekend, with SeaWorld team members from the popular ABC show sharing stories of their involvement in the rescue, rehabilitation and return to the wild of marine animals.
- March 12-13: SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Animal Ambassador Julie Scardina introduces amazing animals and shares compelling stories about her conservation experiences.
- March 19-20: Animal conservationist and TV personality Jack Hanna introduces amazing animals from the Columbus Zoo, where he is director emeritus, and shares compelling stories about his conservation experiences.
- March 26-26: “Wildlife Docs” weekend, representing the popular ABC show that highlights the dedicated veterinarians at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
Park description:
Spread across 190 acres on beautiful Mission Bay Park, SeaWorld is known for spectacular animal shows, interactive attractions, aquariums and rides for all ages:
- Animal exhibits include Explorer’s Reef™ featuring interactions with shark pups, ray, and cleaner fish; Turtle Reef, 280,000-gallon turtle aquarium, interactive game, touch-screen turtle map and ride; Shark Encounter® with nearly a dozen species of sharks; Penguin Encounter® with more than 350 penguins representing five species; and Wild Arctic with polar bears, beluga whales and walruses.
- Shows include One Ocean® and Killer Whales: Up Close featuring the park’s killer whales; Sea Lions LIVE, a hilarious sketch-based comedy show starring California sea lions Clyde® and Seamore®; and, during a rehabilitation project at Dolphin Stadium, Dolphin Point Playtime presentations at Dolphin Point, through April).
- Rides include Manta®, a multi-media, double-launch coaster; Journey to Atlantis®, a wet and wild water coaster; and Shipwreck Rapids® water raft ride.
Hours and location:
Interstate 5, exit SeaWorld Drive. Park hours vary by season; check website
Tickets and parking:
Parking, $11 to $21. Admission for ages 10 and older, $89; ages 3–9, $83; children under 3, free. Great deals available online, including 2016 Fun Card
More information:
SeaWorldSanDiego.com or (800) 257-4268
Kelly Terry, SeaWorld Public Relations
