Celebrate Penguin Awareness Day at SeaWorld San Diego

Celebrate Penguin Awareness Day during your visit to SeaWorld San Diego with fun, educational experiences for all ages. Enjoy playful penguin photo opportunities, limited-time penguin-themed treats and drinks, exclusive merchandise savings, and interactive learning moments that highlight penguin conservation.

Don’t miss Penguin Encounter, an immersive Antarctic-style habitat at SeaWorld San Diego and home to King, Adélie, Gentoo, Chinstrap, and Macaroni penguins. This unique experience offers an up-close look at these remarkable birds while showcasing SeaWorld’s commitment to animal care and conservation.

Penguin Awareness Day

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Activities

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Meet Puck & Celebrate Penguin Awareness Day

Get up close with Puck during special meet-and-greet opportunities with photo moments throughout the day. Learn fun facts about penguins while capturing memorable photos during this limited-time Penguin Awareness Day celebration.

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Penguin-Themed Treats Around the Park

Enjoy specialty penguin-themed treats available throughout SeaWorld San Diego. Stop by Wild Arctic Plaza for classic favorites like churros and snow cones, or head to Coral Market to pick up adorable penguin cake pops. These fun, themed treats are perfect for guests of all ages and add an extra layer of sweetness to your Penguin Awareness Day visit.

Penguin Beer

Happy Hour at Wild Arctic Bar

Make your visit even more refreshing with happy hour at Wild Arctic Bar. Sip on a $6 Magellanic Margarita or enjoy a 16 oz. $10 Emperor Hazy IPA while celebrating Penguin Awareness Day at SeaWorld San Diego.

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Penguin Artifacts & Educational Fun

Explore a fascinating penguin information table showcasing unique penguin artifacts at select times. This educational experience offers guests a deeper look into penguin biology, habitats, and conservation efforts.

Penguin swimming

Visit Penguin Encounter at SeaWorld San Diego

No visit is complete without exploring Penguin Encounter, a must-see attraction at SeaWorld San Diego. This immersive habitat recreates the Antarctic environment and is home to a diverse penguin colony, including King, Adélie, Gentoo, Chinstrap, and Macaroni penguins.

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Exclusive Savings

Don’t forget — Guests save an extra 10% on all merchandise at the Penguin Encounter store, making it the perfect time to take home penguin-themed souvenirs.