Penguins at SeaWorld San Diego

Penguin Encounter

Watch the playful antics of penguins tall and small—nearly 400 in all. Our penguin population includes Emperor and King penguins, and smaller Adelie, Gentoo, Chinstrap and Macaroni penguins.

The Penguin Encounter habitat replicates the Antarctic environment, including the low light levels experienced over the winter in the Antarctic. The best viewing times are between 10:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Learn more during our Aviculturist Talk inside Penguin Encounter at 1:00 p.m. daily.



You might also like

Experience a Dolphin Encounter tour at SeaWorld
Dolphin Up-Close Encounter

Spend time with these playful, intelligent animals and learn about their natural history and amazing aquatic adaptations.

Learn more
Sea Lions and Seals SeaWorld San Diego
Sea Lions

You'll know you're close to Sea Lion Point when you hear the chatter of these social sea lions and seals.

Learn more
Otters
Taveta Golden Weavers

Native to Kenya and Tanzania, this small bright golden yellow bird is very gregarious and often shares a very large nest with other weavers.

Learn more