Meet the Dolphin
Shallow water interaction with a dolphin guided by a Marine Mammal Specialist
Participants stand knee-deep
Individual dolphin encounters; educational and memorable experience
Criteria for Participation
Access
Must be 4 years of age or over.
Minimum height of 102cm. Participants will be measured without footwear on the day of participation.
Participants aged between 4 and 5 years and between 102cm and 110cm must be accompanied by a 14+ guardian (one guardian per child). There are no complimentary programs for guardians. Unaccompanied participants must be aged 5 years or over and be a minimum height of 110cm. If the participant does not meet the height restriction they will not be able to participate and will not be eligible for a refund;
must be able to speak and/or understand English, or have a translator participate in the program with them. There are no complimentary programs for translators. Persons acting as a translator must advise staff at the start of the program. Translators must satisfy all criteria.
Participants must have controlled motor movement.
will be required to step down 60cm on to a submerged platform and will be required to wear appropriate clothing as they may get splashed
Must follow directions quickly to the satisfaction of staff.
Participants must be able to quickly enter and exit the pool area unassisted.
must remove any visible jewellery that can be removed including but not limited to necklaces, bracelets, earrings, body piercings, religious and cultural ornamentation, hair clips and pins (a single hair band is permitted) or any other accessories deemed not suitable in the program environment.
Guests with disabilities are asked to call Customer Connect on 13 33 86 directly to determine suitability to participate in this program. Please inform staff of any medical conditions during check-in.
All participants, or a legal guardian (18 years or over), will be required to sign a liability release form and criteria checklist before beginning the program.
Please Note
Animal Adventure participants must check in personally Pre-booked guests with afternoon Animal Adventures please check-in after 11am SEA WORLD ANIMAL ADVENTURES PROGRAMS TERMS & CONDITIONS Participation in Sea World Animal Adventures is only available to Sea World guests and only on the day of their visit. PLEASE NOTE: General admission to Sea World is an additional cost and is not included in the price of any Animal Adventures programs. Participants: • acknowledge they will be required to check in one hour prior to their program start time. For programs commencing prior to 10am please consult your ticket. • acknowledge that they will be entering an environment housing animals. Whilst Sea World takes all reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of guests and staff, participants should be aware that close encounters with animals will always involve a degree of unpredictability. Quick reactions and strict attention to directions from staff are essential. • release Sea World to the full extent permitted by law from any claim for personal injury, loss or damage arising from their participation in Animal Adventure programs. • agree to comply with all lawful directions that Sea World makes regarding their participation in any program. A criteria checklist must be completed to participate in each of the Animal Adventures programs. The criteria are strictly enforced to ensure the safety of our guests, staff and animals. All participation is subject to final assessment by the Sea World staff member at the time of attendance. If at any time prior or during the program a participant is assessed by staff as not being able to fulfil the criteria, they will be directed to leave the program. No refund will be given [subject to any requirements at law to the contrary]. Availability, start times, duration times, number of participants and all other conditions and/or relevant information are subject to change without notice. All participants, or a legal guardian (18 years or over), will be required to sign a liability release form and the criteria checklist before beginning the program. CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS Sea World may at its sole discretion cancel any Animal Adventures program if we are of the opinion that extreme weather or other conditions make it impossible for the program to be held. In the event of such cancellation participants will either be rebooked into another Animal Adventures program (subject to program availability) or they will be eligible for a full refund. Refunds will only be paid to the person who made the booking. Animal Adventure bookings are: • non-transferable, not to be re-sold and not redeemable for cash. • valid only for the date, time and program specified. • non-refundable [other than as set out here and subject to any requirements at law to the contrary].
Companion & Carer Assistance
At some rides and attractions, it may be necessary for guests to be assisted in or out of a ride vehicle. It is recommended that guests requiring additional assistance plan to visit with a companion/carer who can physically or verbally assist when necessary.
Ride stoppages may require exiting outside of the usual load/unload locations. It may also be necessary to exit the vehicle on the opposite side of the platform. Some rides require exiting to be navigated independently. It may be necessary to navigate a number of stairs or varying terrain after being exited from the ride.
Unfortunately, our team members are not able to physically assist guests into or out of ride vehicles, nor are they available to accompany guests for the duration of the day.
In addition to visiting Guest Services to discuss the nature of our rides and attractions, we strongly recommend a companion/carer experience our rides/ attractions first to gain an understanding of rider suitability.
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Water-Based Animal Adventure
$849
per family
Entry not Included
Ticket Inclusions
+Shallow water interaction with dolphins and a Marine Mammal Specialist
Fun and educational experience with an opportunity to create memorable moments
Each experience will be unique and tailored to the dolphins' behaviour and engagement
Minimum: 1 adult and 1 child (4-13 years old, minimum 102cm height)
Maximum: 4 participants, including at least one eligible child
Sea World admission not included with Animal Adventures ticket
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Water-Based Animal Adventure
$169
per person
Entry not Included
Ticket Inclusions
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Learn about seal behaviour and underwater skills
Guided by a Marine Mammal Specialist
Each experience is unique, guided by the seals’ participation
Available for ages 14 and above, with a minimum height of 145cm
Sea World admission not included with Animal Adventures ticket
Dolphin Deep Water Adventure
Water-Based Animal Adventure
$279
per person
Entry not Included
Ticket Inclusions
+Observe some of the beautiful dolphins at Sea World in a deep water environment
Guided by a Marine Mammal Specialist
Program duration is approximately 45 minutes in total
Each encounter is unique, guided by the dolphin's participation
Available for ages 9 and above, with a minimum height requirement of 132cm
Sea World admission not included with Animal Adventures ticket
Behind the Scenes Polar Bear Shores
Land-Based Animal Adventure
$99
per person
Entry not Included
Ticket Inclusions
+See the only Polar Bears in Australia
Go behind the scenes at Polar Bear Shores on this guided journey of discovery
Learn about their abilities, environmental importance and how we care for them at Sea World
Ages 5-8 years: Must be accompanied by a full-paying adult (18+ years). Maximum 2 children per adult
Ages 9-13 years: Must be accompanied by a full-paying adult (14+ years). Maximum 1 child per adult (14-17yr adult)
Sea World admission not included with Animal Adventures ticket
Winter Special
Meet the Dolphin
Water-Based Animal Adventure
$149
RRP $189
Entry not Included
Ticket Inclusions
+Get up close and personal with a dolphin in knee deep water
Experience dolphin patting and a dolphin handshake
Guided by a Marine Mammal Specialist
Available for ages 4 and above, with a minimum height requirement of 102cm
Sea World admission not included with Animal Adventures ticket
Family Rescue Ranger
Land and Water-Based Animal Adventure
$499
per family
Entry not Included
Ticket Inclusions
+Learn about marine animal rescues, research, and conservation
Meet and interact with Seals, Dolphins, Turtles, Polar Bears, and Fish
Discover threats to marine wildlife and conservation efforts
Visit Shark Bay's quarantine, Polar Bear Shores back-of-house
Enjoy a Glass Bottom Boat Tour
Reef walk/snorkel at Shark Bay's intertidal rock pools.
Available for ages 5+ (5-8 years must have a guardian 14+)
Sea World admission not included with Animal Adventures ticket
