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parker the sea lion with tongue out

Animal Encounter: Seals and Sea Lions

Enter the Seal and Sea Lion habitat with animal care staff for a close up experience with our flipper footed friends.

Animal Encounter: Seals and Sea Lions

Enter the Seal and Sea Lion habitat with animal care staff for a close up experience with our flipper footed friends.

parker the sea lion with tongue out

Meet one of our seals or sea lions up close in this private encounter. During this 30-minute experience you will learn how we care for these animals and assist staff with a feeding and training session.

Important Information

  • Guests on this tour must wear closed-toed shoes.

Animal Encounter Confirmation Materials

Once you have booked your Animal Encounter, please have each paying participant complete the waiver and release form and bring it with you on the date of your encounter.

Animal Encounter Waiver and Release Form
TICKETS
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE. Please select an available date on the calendar to book this program.
DATE

Friday - Sunday at 9:00 am
8:45 am arrival
Book at least 48 hours in advance

COST
$175.00 per person
$157.50 per Aquarium member
Aquarium admission included

Minimum of 2 and maximum of 6 participants per day from the same group booking.
EVENT DETAILS

Friday - Sunday at 9:00 am
8:45 am arrival
Book at least 48 hours in advance

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE. Please select an available date on the calendar to book this program.
$175.00 per person
$157.50 per Aquarium member
Aquarium admission included

Minimum of 2 and maximum of 6 participants per day from the same group booking.
(562) 590-3100, ext 0. Pre-registration required at least 48 hours in advance.
Guests must be at least 7 years of age to participate. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

The Shark & Ray and Penguin Encounters offer options for those with accessibility needs. Service animals may not be present behind-the-scenes or in habitats. In order for our guests with service animals to enjoy this experience to the fullest, Aquarium staff members will be available to hold, walk, or kennel the service animals. Another Aquarium staff member will accompany the guest through the animal encounter. For more information, please review our service animal policy. Please call 562-590-3100. ext. 0 to schedule an animal encounter.

Aquarium Discounts

Aquarium coupons at Baker’s through December