SeaWorld Inside Look—where park guests have the incredible opportunity to go beyond the shows, rides and attractions, and get an intimate look at how SeaWorld cares for its family of animals—is back again, with special experiences focused on animal babies during the first two weekends in June. Visitors will get the chance to peek behind the curtain at Dolphin Amphitheater, the park’s flamingo habitat, Otter Outlook and more, plus enjoy a new lecture series, with presentations by OCEARCH Expedition Leader and Shark Tracker Chris Fischer, as well as SeaWorld Rescue Team Member Jody Westberg. And it’s all included with park admission! Guests who visit all six areas and have their Explorer’s Guide stamped can collect a 2019 dolphin-themed Expert Explorer pin.
SeaWorld Inside Look (June 8–9, 2019):
Orca Encounter amphitheater
Ever seen a killer whale give birth? Guests can come view past births of successful whale births here in San Diego on the infinity screen at Orca Encounter amphitheater, as well as witnessing their development and learning interesting facts about each whale in SeaWorld’s care. Guests may even catch a glimpse of SeaWorld San Diego’s playful and inquisitive juvenile whales, Makani (6-year-old male) and Amaya (4-year-old female).
Dolphin Amphitheater
All 17 dolphins at Dolphin Amphitheater were born within the SeaWorld family of parks. Sandy, at 40 years old, is the oldest and she has six calves. Guests can learn about other mother-and-calf pairs who reside here in San Diego, including Beaker with her calves Avalon and Captain, and Malibu and her calf, Kali. They may even catch a glimpse of SeaWorld San Diego’s youngest dolphin calf, Blue, and her mom Melanie.
Sea Lion & Otter Amphitheater
At Sea Lion & Otter Amphitheater, guests can learn how the training process begins with young sea lions, including basic training, relationship building, and socialization. Guests might also get a chance to see one of SeaWorld’s new additions!
Otter Outlook
What does it take to raise a sea otter pup? Guests can come and hear about SeaWorld’s behaviorists’ experiences while getting an up-close view of adult sea otters interacting with a variety of food enrichment and learning about how the otter surrogacy program contributes to the recovery of the wild sea otter population.
Flamingo Cove
Know why flamingo chicks are white instead of pink? Guests can learn about and ask their own questions about raising flamingo babies from SeaWorld flamingo keepers. Plus, they can take a photo at the new flamingo mound photo-frame backdrop and post with #parktoplanet
Mission Bay Theater lecture series
June 8–9: SeaWorld Rescue Team Member Jody Westberg shares her experiences with animal babies, research, rescue and her passion for wildlife conservation.
SeaWorld is open year-round including holidays. Admission is $91.99 for ages 10 and older; $86.99 for ages 3–9. The best way to enjoy SeaWorld all year long is with a Fun Card, which allows repeat admission through the end of 2019, all for one great price. Plus, every visit to a SeaWorld park helps support its animal rescue program. Seeing animals at SeaWorld supports saving them in the wild. For more information visit www.SeaWorldSanDiego.com or call (619) 222-4SEA.
About SeaWorld:
SeaWorld San Diego is one of the most popular marine parks in the world and is a global leader in marine animal care and welfare, education, conservation, research, and rescue. Through exciting and educational attractions, shows and exhibits, SeaWorld creates fun and meaningful experiences—experiences that matter—where guests can explore, become inspired to care about animals and wild wonders of the world and to act to help protect them. SeaWorld San Diego, which opened in March of 1964, is one of 12 parks operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. Every visit to a SeaWorld park helps support its animal rescue program. Seeing animals at SeaWorld supports saving them in the wild.
