Educational & Fun School Field Trips

K-12 School Programs

Designed to fit within your school day. Explore our exhibits and aquariums on a self-guided tour, and connect to wildlife and the world we share by attending one of our public animal presentations.

The program includes:

• Self-guided viewing of SeaWorld's animal habitats
• Choice of public animal presentation: either Sea Lion and Otter Spotlight, or Dolphin Adventures (depending on availability)
• Download a Teacher’s Guide, filled with pre- and post-visit activities, providing additional educational value to your SeaWorld trip

SeaWorld's Instructional Field Trip program supports California Science Content Standards.

Special Education groups are invited to participate in the Instructional Field Trip program.

Hours are 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Minimum 1 chaperone for every 10 students. Maximum 1 chaperone for every 3 students.

Ocean Discovery for Early Learners

Introduce children to the world of the sea. This Instructional Field Trip program is for children in Preschool and Kindergarten, ages 2 to 5 years old.

The program includes:

• Self-guided viewing of SeaWorld's animal habitats
• Choice of public animal presentation: either Sea Lion and Otter Spotlight, or Dolphin Adventures (depending on availability)
• Download a Teacher’s Guide, filled with pre- and post-visit activities, providing additional educational value to your SeaWorld trip

Hours are 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Minimum 10 participants, maximum 1 chaperone per student ratio.

Home School Field Trips

Enhance your home education program with an Instructional Field Trip to SeaWorld. Explore our exhibits and aquariums on a self-guided tour, and connect to wildlife and the world we share by attending one of our public animal presentations.

The program includes:

• Self-guided viewing of SeaWorld's animal habitats
• Choice of public animal presentation: either Sea Lion and Otter Spotlight, or Dolphin Adventures (depending on availability)
• Download a Teacher’s Guide, filled with pre- and post-visit activities, providing additional educational value to your SeaWorld trip

SeaWorld's Instructional Field Trip program supports California Science Content Standards.

Hours are 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Minimum 10 participants. Maximum 1 chaperone per student.

Instructional Field Trip Program Pricing

Half-Day Field Trip Program:

10:20 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Cost is $7 per person. Students, chaperones and teachers pay the same low rate.

Annual Pass Members (Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Fun Cards) get free admission to our school field trip program. Must present valid pass at entrance.

Full Day Field Trip Program:

10:30 a.m. until park closing

Make the most of your time as you combine animals, shows, rides and education for a one-of-a-kind day at SeaWorld.

$42 per person for San Diego County schools.

$52 per person for schools outside San Diego County.

Annual Pass Members (Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Fun Cards) get free admission to our school field trip program. Must present valid pass at entrance.

Instructional Field Trip Program Confirmation Materials

Download the following PDFs before your field trip:

Instructional Field Trip Automobile and Bus Entry Maps

Instructional Field Trip Chaperone Parking Placard

Instructional Field Trip Confirmation Letter

Instructional Field Trip K-12 Exhibit Booklet

Instructional Field Trip Map

Instructional Field Trip Participant Count Sheet

Teacher Resources for School Programs