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Earn Your SeaWorld Expert Explorer Pin
Pick up your SeaWorld Inside Look Explorer's Guide inside the park to complete your stamp page by visiting event locations throughout the park. Once you collect your stamps, visit The SeaWorld Store to receive your unique 2018 Expert Explorer Pin.
Available on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last.
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Orca Care & Research
Meet-the-Expert Area
The powerful and majestic killer whale is the largest animal in our care. This is your opportunity to speak directly with a behaviorist and learn the facts about Orcinus orca, such as how whales participate in their own healthcare and the importance of orca enrichment.
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Animal Health & Rescue Center
Special Access Behind-The-Scenes Area
You'll have the special opportunity to tour the animal hospital, laboratory and rescue center where you'll learn how we feed 16,000 animals each day, see how we x-ray a bird or get blood samples from a dolphin and more.
This is an active, working Rescue Center. There is a strong possibility you will witness the care of stranded animals. SeaWorld is privileged to rescue and return hundreds of ill, injured and stranded animals each year.
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Sea Otter Care & Conservation
Meet-the-Expert Area
SeaWorld's sea otters were all rescued, deemed non-releasable and play an important role in the future of the species. Your animal care specialists will describe how we meet their daily needs and enrichment challenges, detail the surrogate otter program and more.
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Explorer's Reef
Special Access Behind-The-Scenes Area
Explorer's Reef is home to a variety of marine life in diverse environments. Aquarists maintain both saltwater and freshwater habitats, meet a diverse set of dietary needs, and maintain optimum water quality and temperature for all the fish, sharks and crabs in their care.
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Flamingo Care
Meet-the-Expert Area
SeaWorld's dedicated team of aviculturists (professionals who care for birds) will be on hand to share flamingo breeding successes, care and husbandry. A visit here will answer questions you've always wondered, such as why do Flamingos stand on one leg and why are some pink?
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Sea Lion and Otter Care & Behavior
Meet-the-Expert Area
Known for their antics and expert moves, sea lions are carefully reinforced through a positive reward system. Our team will explain the different approaches and learning styles of otters and sea lions so you can understand how we shape behavior through small steps.
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Shark Feeding & Conservation
Meet-the-Expert Area
Aquarists will introduce you to the world of the often misunderstood shark. This up-close experience includes observing an actual shark feeding as you'll learn how we maintain healthy diets for all our sharks and how aquarists stay safe during feeding and cleaning activities.
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Dolphin Care & Behavior
Meet-the-Expert Area
Their perpetual style, quick movements and incredible agility make dolphins a favorite marine mammal. You'll learn how positive reinforcement is used to shape behavior and our behaviorists will take you through the H.E.L.P.R.S. philosophy of care.
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Walrus Care & Conservation
Meet-the-Expert Area
Climate change and the reduction of the ice shelf is greatly affecting walrus's wild habitat and you'll be inspired to care about these conditions after you have a close encounter with these blubbery mammals.
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Penguin Care & Research
Meet-the-Expert Area
Get the chance to meet professional penguin keepers and learn what it takes to create an Antarctic penguin colony in sunny San Diego, from daily husbandry to rookery development to habitat maintenance.
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Bird Rescue and Water Systems
Special Access Behind-The-Scenes Area
Bird Rescue & Conservation
Visit the Oiled Wildlife Care Center, home of our Bird Rescue Program, where you'll be introduced to several feathered friends and hear more about SeaWorld's part in a breeding and reintroduction program.Our Water Systems
The animals in our care reside in more than 13 million gallons of fresh and salt water. Each species receives their specific water temperature and quality needed, thanks to a team of professionals working round the clock. -
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Free SeaWorld Rescue Decal Giveaway
SeaWorld's legacy of animal rescue spans more than 50 years. In that time, SeaWorld’s Rescue Teams have come to the aid of more than 31,000 sick, injured and orphaned animals in need, giving them a second chance at life. None of this would be possible without the continued support of our amazing guests. Visit during SeaWorld Inside Look weekends to receive your complimentary SeaWorld Rescue car decal to show your support of care of animals in need.
Available on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last.