SeaWorld Behind-the-Scenes Up-Close Animal Tour

Touch a shark, interact with a penguin, and explore how our park works on this Behind-the-Scenes Up-Close Tour!

Get a rare glimpse behind the scenes with an exclusive guided walking tour. Rub fins with a predator at SeaWorld Shark Encounter. And top it off by making friends with a penguin at the Avian Research Center. Capture these unforgettable memories with a one-of-a-kind photo opportunity.

10% of your tour admission will be donated to the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund® to support conservation projects around the world.

Behind-the-Scenes Up-Close Tour
Meet all of the animals from our New Penguin Encounter and Sharks Up-Close in one tour! Discover how our animal care experts care for sharks and penguins, and go behind the scenes to meet both.
- Touch and get a photo with one of our Penguins
- Touch a small shark and learn more about their care
- Go behind the scenes at Shark Encounter and Avian Research
Admission to SeaWorld is required and not included

Guests under 3 years of age are free and do not require a reservation

All guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult

Groups will be combined for tour of about 20 guests

Program times, prices, components and animal participation are subject to change

Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice are nonrefundable

Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations should visit the Contact Us page to discuss requests prior to making reservations
Prices Starting at

Adult (18+) $40.00 /ea.

Minor (Under 18) $40.00 /ea.

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Animal Experience Add-On Package
Save when you buy in advance! Our Animal Experience Add-On Package allows you take souvenirs of your tour home with you. Included in the package are:
- One printed photo ($20 if purchased separately)
- One medium-sized plush ($17.99 if purchased separately)
We’re sure you’ll enjoy your tour so much that you’ll want to take home a souvenir, so we’re making it easy and you’ll get to save! This add-on package includes one printed photo and one medium sized plush, so you can take more than just memories home with you. Tour is not included.
Add-On Package $37.99 $29.00 /ea.

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