Sights, sounds, and savory sensations of Asia will all be part of SeaWorld San Diego’s Lunar New Year. Honoring the Year of the Rat, this cultural celebration features jaw-dropping Chinese acrobats, mouthwatering cuisine and traditional performances. San Diego’s premier Asian celebration will kick off Jan. 11–12 and continue on weekends through Feb. 2. Next up, SeaWorld’s popular Inside Look, with behind-the-scenes experiences included with park admission, returns weekends Feb. 8 through March 1.
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 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 nearly 400 penguins representing six species; Otter Outlook, featuring rescued California sea otters swimming and foraging in their habitat; and Wild Arctic with beluga whales, walruses and seals.
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.
Rides include the world’s first horizontal, infinity-loop coaster, Tidal Twister; 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.
Location, hours and information:
From I-5, exit SeaWorld Drive. (619) 222-4SEA; for hours, check website: SeaWorldSanDiego.com
Tickets:
Admission for ages 10 and older is $93.99; for ages 3–9, $86.99; children under 3, free. Check website for current offers on single-day tickets and Annual Passes.
Kelly Terry
SeaWorld Public Relations
