Celebrate Penguin Awareness Day all weekend!
Enjoy up-close and special Magellanic penguin appearances throughout the day, meet-and-greets and photo opps with Puck and $5 happy hour offerings all day at Wild Arctic Bar including our Magellanic Margaritas, Emperor Hazy IPA and the launch of the limited-edition Pearl IPA by Hess Brewing Company, made with Perle hops in honor of Pearl. Plus, a cool information table with penguin artifacts.
Orca West Sky Walk
The Orca West Sky Walk will be open during select windows of time leading up to an Orca Trainer Talk. View orcas from new heights while learning more about SeaWorld’s largest residents and the research projects they have participated in from the SeaWorld education team. Following the walkway, enter Orca Stadium to hear from our dedicated animal care specialists.
Learn from Experienced Animal Care Specialists
In addition to our beloved daily animal presentations, SeaWorld Animal Care Specialists will be hosting special Trainer Talks. Learn about animal behaviors, feeding, and husbandry during 10-minute presentations offered daily following the Orca West Sky Walk, Dolphin Adventures, and Sea Lion & Otter Spotlight presentations.
Inside SeaWorld Rescue Center
Visit the home base of the SeaWorld Rescue Team from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. to meet and hear from the dedicated animal care personnel, lab technicians, and veterinarians who work around the clock to deliver life-saving care to animals in need.
Inside Turtle Reef
Watch zoological scuba divers interact with turtles in the reef while educators share information and answer questions.
New! Beluga Trainer Talk
Explore the world of beluga whales during our Beluga Trainer Talk at Wild Arctic. Learn about the trainers’ dedication to the well-being of these majestic creatures and the park’s commitment through engaging discussions and demonstrations.
New! Otter Trainer Talk
View our sea otter nursery during our Otter Trainer Talk at Otter Outlook. Learn about our California sea otters and the history of SeaWorld San Diego’s rehabilitation of these playful sea otters.
Penguin Keeper Talk
Get a look at the fascinating lives of penguins during our Penguin Keeper Talk at Penguin Encounter! Here guests will discover the adaptive traits of these birds, their social dynamics, and the park's commitment to the conservation of penguin species and their habitats in the wild.
Inside Look Connections
Join us from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. as we spotlight conservation organizations in the local community at SkyTower Lawn. Organizations such as Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute, Project Wildlife, Living Coast Discovery Center, Helen Woodward Animal Care Center, Surfrider Foundation, as well as SeaWorld Rescue, will have booths where guests can ask questions and learn about their important work.
Feathers, Scales, and Furry Tails
Located at Mission Bay Theater. This fun and educational presentation shares the story of Conservation Ambassadors, animal care, and rescue.
Inside Look Passport
Pick-up a booklet at the front of the park and visit select locations to receive a stamp. Once complete, bring the completed passport back to The Whale Shop to receive a special prize (while supplies last).
Upgrade to an Annual Pass
Buy an Annual Pass and receive 12 months of admission, FREE parking, FREE guest tickets and up to 50% discount on in-park offers!