Three penguins swim underwater, trailing bubbles behind them in a clear blue aquatic environment.

Penguin Encounter

Indoor Exhibit home to Gentoo and King Penguins

This beautiful frozen exhibit is home to the second and third largest species of penguins in the world - the King and Gentoo penguins.

Indoor Penguin Exhibit

Encounter incredible penguins up close in their icy habitat

Watch them dive and swim in crystal-clear water

Observe their playful behaviour on the snow from the topside viewing area

View the penguins elegant underwater flight through the stunning underwater viewing window.

A family of three smiles and looks at each other while standing in front of a glass enclosure with many penguins and an icy, snowy backdrop at an aquarium or zoo exhibit.

Penguin Encounter Supervisor, Larissa showcases how we ensure the welfare and wellbeing of the King and Gentoo Penguins at Sea World using our Welfare WISE program.

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Penguin Encounter Educational Talk

Join us at Penguin Encounter for an interactive Antarctic learning experience featuring our feathered friends. Hear all about the biology, welfare & unique quirks of the Gentoo and King Penguins in this educational presentation.

Penguin Encounter

12:00 PM

Two girls wearing teal jackets and safety glasses pose with penguins in a snowy indoor exhibit with a water background.

Animal Adventure

Penguin Antarctic Adventure

Land-Based Animal Adventure

Join Sea World's Marine Animal Specialists in a unique, up close and personal interaction with King Penguins and Gentoo Penguins. In this behind-the-scenes tour you'll engage in a range of penguin activities that may include a feeding session or a fun enrichment program.

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$169

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