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.

Group of emperor penguins standing and walking on snowy ground with icebergs and rocky cliffs in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Quick facts

Learn about Penguins

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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 for an up-close experience with King and Gentoo Penguins. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of their Antarctic-inspired exhibit and participate in activities like feeding or enrichment sessions.

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$139

per person