Go behind the scenes of our beluga habitat and join these beautiful mammals poolside to learn more about them. Our animal care specialists will guide you through a unique, hands-on experience that includes the opportunity to hand-feed a beluga.
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Beluga Up-Close Encounter
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Prices starting at
$ 69.00 /ea.
Our animal care specialists will guide you through a unique, hands-on experience that includes the opportunity to hand-feed a beluga.
- A behind the scenes visit at Wild Arctic.
- Up-close encounters with our beluga whales.
- Animal experts will share their knowledge and experience of caring for these animals.
- Participant must be at least 4 years of age to participate. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a paid adult participant.
- Space is limited in our Encounter area, therefore we are unable to accommodate observers in addition to the participants.
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Guest (Ages 4+)
$ 69.00 /ea.
Our animal care specialists will guide you through a unique, hands-on experience that includes the opportunity to hand-feed a beluga.
- A behind the scenes visit at Wild Arctic.
- Up-close encounters with our beluga whales.
- Animal experts will share their knowledge and experience of caring for these animals.
- Participant must be at least 4 years of age to participate. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a paid adult participant.
- Space is limited in our Encounter area, therefore we are unable to accommodate observers in addition to the participants.
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Walruses
Walruses spend about two-thirds of their lives in the water, in temperatures ranging from about 5° to 41°F! These huge pinnipeds are highly social in nature, and weigh up to 4,000 lbs!
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Penguins
Spend some time with some of our park’s coolest characters.
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Pilot Whales
Pilot whales are a member of the toothed-whale family, like dolphins and killer whales. All two of the pilot whales at SeaWorld San Diego were stranded and rescued by the SeaWorld Orlando rescue team.