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Earn Your SeaWorld Expert Explorer Pin
Pick up your SeaWorld Inside Look Event Map and Stamp Page at different animal exhibits inside the park. Then collect stamps by visiting Inside Look event locations throughout SeaWorld. After you have collected 8 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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Digital Event Booklet Download
Go green and download your digital booklet copy to get an Inside Look into how SeaWorld is turning the park inside out. Plus, complete the stamp page to receive your unique 2018 Expert Explorer Pin.
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Killer Whale Research
Meet-the-Expert Area
The powerful and majestic killer whale is the largest animal in our care. You'll learn how our care and research is being utilized to aid J50 in the wild. J50 is an emaciated and ailing three-year-old killer whale, who is part of the critically endangered Southern Resident population.
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Animal Health & Water Systems
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.
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 around the clock.
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
Special Access Behind-The-Scenes 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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Turtle Talk- NEW
Meet-the-Expert Area
Aquarists will introduce you to our sea turtles at Turtle Reef
- Just how do our aquarists maintain a 300,000 gallon aquarium on a daily basis?
- Learn how we use enrichment to stimulate the turtles to explore their habitat.
Did you know that all species of sea turtles are threatened or endangered? Find out how the SeaWorld Busch Gardens Conservation Fund is helping sea turtle conservation worldwide.
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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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Beluga Care & Conservation- NEW
Meet-the-Expert Area
The Arctic is a fragile and unique ecosystem. Learn about the adaptations belugas have to help them overcome these challenges. Climate change is greatly affecting belugas' 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 Conservation
Special Access Behind-The-Scenes Area
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 re-introduction program.
