Sea World Orlando Florida

About Sea World

The Sea World Orlando Florida park features more than 3,000 animals of more than 60 different species, many of which are rare or endangered. In addition to its place as a family-friendly vacation destination, Sea World is also a rehabilitative and educational facility, and millions of guests learn about the delicate balance of ocean life by studying the park’s tanks and shows. Expert guides and staff members are on hand at all the park’s attractions to answer questions, and the park practices numerous conservation efforts such as a “no straw” policy to protect the animals from inadvertent littering. Located in central Florida, the park is in a prime position to cater to millions of tourists as well as local residents, nearby universities, and schools throughout the state.

Animals

The animals are the star attractions at Sea World. The Orlando park features a wide variety of aquatic residents in lusciously designed habitats, including:

• Dolphin Cove: Here guests can feed and interact with Atlantic bottlenose dolphins.
• Manatee Rescue: Come face-to-face with these gentle creatures through both above and below water viewing areas.
• Dolphin Nursery: The park’s youngest residents frolic and cavort in a special tank for guests to greet them personally.
• Penguin Encounter: Different species of penguins thrive in this climate-controlled exhibit with icy cliffs and a frigid lagoon.
• Pacific Point Preserve: California sea lions are the stars of this exhibit, and guests can feed them at certain times of day.
• Shark Encounter: Sea World is home to the world’s largest underwater viewing tunnel, and guests are mere inches away from dozens of fearsome predators.
• Stingray Lagoon: More than 200 stingrays glide peacefully in this shallow tank, letting guests feed and touch them.
• Turtle Point: Different species of endangered sea turtles are rehabilitated or rescued in this exhibit.
• Clydesdale Hamlet: Though not an aquatic animal, the majestic Clydesdale horses are a proud feature of this Anheuser Busch theme park.

Other exhibits and tanks throughout the park are home to even more species, including eels, orcas, beluga whales, flamingos, corals, sea horses, jellyfish, and other reef residents.

Journey to Atlantis

Rides

Not only does Sea World deliver an outstanding experience with aquatic creatures, but adventuresome guests can also challenge the park’s amazing thrill rides.

• Kraken: Kraken the ride is an outstanding floorless roller coaster with an appropriate sea monster theme.
• Journey to Atlantis: This hybrid water flume and roller coaster ride takes guests through the mythical city of Atlantis before the final drenching plunge.
• Wild Arctic: A simulated jet helicopter ride races guests through the tundra before they enter an exclusive exhibit with polar bears, beluga whales, and walruses.
• Shamu’s Happy Harbor: Families will enjoy the Shamu Express coaster and a selection of kiddie rides just for the youngest park guests.
• Sky Tower: A tamer ride suitable for everyone, this 400 foot tall tower offers amazing views of the park and the surrounding Orlando cityscape. An extra fee is required.
• Manta: Scheduled to open in the summer of 2009, this flying coaster will reach 56 miles per hour and soar through four inversions in themed cars featuring a 12 foot manta ray wingspan.

Shows

Sea World guests do not get the full experience of the park unless they enjoy its fabulous shows that blend animal talents with modern technology for world class entertainment. While schedules change and new shows are continually in development, popular shows include:

• Believe and Shamu Rocks: Both these shows star the park’s iconic Shamu and other orcas in dazzling tricks.
• Blue Horizons: Combined acts with dolphins, sea birds, and acrobats astonish guests in this live action show.
• Clyde and Seamore Take Pirate Island: The hilarious antics of a troublesome walrus and otter are favorites for the whole family.
• Pets Ahoy: This show highlights the talents of more than 100 animals including dogs, cats, rats, skunks, and pot-bellied pigs, many of whom have been rescued from local shelters.
• Odyssea: This unique acrobatic circus dramatically engages the audience with its outstanding showmanship.

Dining

With so much to see and do, Sea World Orlando Florida guests will work up quite an appetite during a day at the park. Dining options include a variety of seafood, chicken, salads, barbeque, wood-fired pizza, sandwiches, ice cream, and other treats. A luau dinner show and Dine with Shamu specialty options are available for an additional charge.

Visiting Sea World Orlando Florida

Be ready for Manta in 2009.

Sea World is open all year and tickets are $70 for adults and $60 for children. Discount Sea World tickets are available for members of the military, teachers, and other special groups, and other discounts are available through online purchases as well as combining a Sea World ticket with admission to Discovery Cove, Sea World Aquatica, or Busch Gardens Africa.

Contact Information

For more information about this aquatastic theme park, interested guests can visit the official website, call 1-800-327-2424, or write:

SeaWorld Orlando
7007 SeaWorld Drive
Orlando, FL 32821