Beluga whales are entirely arctic and subarctic. They inhabit the Arctic Ocean and its adjoining seas. During certain times of the year they are also found in large rivers. A beluga’s “melon” is a rounded structure on the dorsal surface of a whale's head, just in front of the blowhole. The melon probably facilitates sound production. It changes shape when the whale is producing sounds. Aside from the narwhal (another arctic species), beluga whales are the only other member of the Monodontidae whale family.
Beluga In-Water Interaction
This in-water interaction lets you touch and feed these sociable white whales as animal behaviorists share how we’ve used encouragement-based training to communicate with these warm-hearted residents of the cold Arctic waters.
This in-water interaction lets you touch and feed these sociable white whales as animal behaviorists share how we’ve used encouragement-based training to communicate with these warm-hearted residents of the cold Arctic waters.
Animal Trainers introduce small groups of guests to curious beluga whales
Wade into the waters and get to know these marine mammals through touching, feeding and play
Participants must be at least 50” or taller
Participants under the age of 14 years MUST be accompanied by a paying adult
Participants need to provide their own personal swimsuit to wear underneath the wetsuit provided when doing the program
Reservation includes the Beluga Interaction Program on day and time of your reservation only. Park admission is not included with your program reservation but is required. Due to the special nature of this program, space is limited and early reservations are recommended. Small groups will be combined to form a program group of about 8 guests. Overall program includes a trainer led-in water orientation and beluga whale interaction; program lasts approximately 60 minutes and the in-water interaction portion lasts approximately 20 minutes, subject to change. Reservation includes a souvenir towel. Participants must be at least 50 inches or taller, and in good health & physical condition. Participants under the age of 14 years MUST be accompanied by a paying adult. Swimming is not part of the program but participants should be comfortable in waist/chest deep water. All participants, or legal guardian, will be required to sign a liability release form before beginning the program. Participants will be required to wear a SeaWorld-issued wet suit with booties during the in-park interaction. Participants need to provide their own personal swimsuit to wear underneath the wetsuit provided when doing the program. Participants remove all jewelry prior to entering the water. A shower facility with lockers, soap, shampoo, hair dryers and personal lockers is available for the duration of the interaction. No smoking is permitted at any time. Photographers will be available during the interaction with photos available for purchase afterwards for an additional fee. Dates, program, prices and event offerings are subject to change without notice. All events are subject to change and/or cancellation due to animal availability. Events are not cancelled due to inclement weather; programs will still be offered except in the event of lightning. Cancellation Policy: cancellations 45 days or more before your reservation date will result in a full refund; cancellations 30-44 days before your reservation date will include a $10 fee per participant with the balance refunded; cancellations 8-29 days before your reservation date will result in half of your reservation being refunded; cancellations within 7 days of your reservation date will not be refunded. Cannot be combined with any other offers, promotions or discounts. Non-replaceable, non-transferable, not for resale and cannot be redeemed for cash. Void if altered and photocopies will not be accepted. Pass Member discount is available when logged in with Pass Member account.
Allua came to San Diego from Vancouver Aquarium in July of 2005. Allua often spits water up in the air and tries to catch it in her mouth – a behavior that is also used to find food underneath ice floes and within silty ocean bottoms.
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Klondike
Klondike
Male
Klondike was born at Marineland, Canada in 2002 and came to San Diego in June of 2014. Klondike is very social and energetic.
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Oliver
Oliver
Male
Oliver came to San Diego from SeaWorld Orlando in February of 2024. He has a wrinkle at the front of his melon, dark circles around his eyes, and grey patterns on his flukes. Oliver loves enrichment and has a variety of vocals in his repertoire.
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