SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration, featuring special holiday-themed animal shows, Rudolph’s Christmastown, Santa’s Christmas Village and more than a million lights, continues through Jan. 6!
Coming up next, guests are invited to go behind the scenes at SeaWorld for an “Inside Look.” This popular program from 2018 returns three times in 2019, starting in January with “Inside Look” visits focused on Play, Play, Play! at six areas of the park: Killer Whale Underwater Viewing, Dolphin Point, Penguin Encounter, Otter Outlook, Turtle Reef and Sea Lion and Otter Amphitheater. At each area, trainers and keepers will highlight the importance of why play is important, how play is incorporated into the daily lives of the animals, and how play and learning are interconnected.
Inside Look dates are Jan. 12–13, Jan. 19–21 and Jan. 26–27.
Spread across 190 acres on beautiful Mission Bay Park, SeaWorld is known for spectacular animal shows, interactive attractions, aquariums, rides and education programs for all ages:
Animal attractions include Orca Encounter, a live documentary-style presentation with a new Pacific Northwest-themed backdrop at SeaWorld’s main orca pool, reflecting the natural world of killer whales; 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 six species; and Wild Arctic with beluga whales, walruses and seals. And for thrill-seekers 13 and older, DeepSEE VR: Orca 360 takes guests on an underwater dive to virtually swim with SeaWorld’s remarkable killer whales. This seven-and-a-half minute film uses cutting-edge virtual reality technology and stunning stereoscopic 360-degree video to give guests the sensation of “being there” by creating unexpected moments of awe and wonder.
Shows include Sea Lions LIVE, a hilarious sketch-based comedy show starring California sea lions Clyde and Seamore; and Dolphin Days, featuring bottlenose dolphins and a pilot whale (these shows will resume after SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration comes to a close on Jan. 6).
Rides include Electric Eel, San Diego’s tallest and fastest roller coaster; Manta, a multi-media, double-launch coaster; Journey to Atlantis, a wet and wild water coaster; and Shipwreck Rapids water raft ride.
Hours, location and information:
Interstate 5, exit SeaWorld Drive. (619) 222-4SEA; Park hours vary by season; check the website: SeaWorldSanDiego.com
Tickets:
Admission for ages 10 and older is $91.99; for ages 3–9, $86.99; children under 3, free. Check website for current offers on single-day tickets and Annual Passes.
Media contact:
Kelly Terry, SeaWorld Public Relations
