Penguin Encounter – Behind-the-Scenes Tour | SeaWorld Orlando

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Join our warm weather penguins and their keepers in their exclusively behind-the-scenes habitat to get an insider look into a day in the life of a Penguin.

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Penguin Encounter
Do you love penguins? Join us on our Penguin Encounter and come face-to-feather with our amazingly chill friends, as you go behind the scenes to our Avian Research Center and meet one of our warm-weather penguins for yourself!
Touch and get a photo with one of our Penguins

Hear stories about our birds and their unique personalities

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 encounter of about 15 guests

Total encounter will run approximately 20-30 minutes; time spent in habitat will be approximately 15 minutes

Program times, prices, components, and animal participation are subject to change or cancellation due to availability or weather

Please be aware that the habitat is approximately 60° F (15° C)

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+) $35.00 /ea.

Minor (under 18) $35.00 /ea.

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