Sea World

We really enjoyed our day at Sea World.  It was a relaxing day and we got to see and learn about all kinds of ocean and fresh water animals.  One of our favorite attractions were the two Shamu shows we saw.  It is an amazing show by the killer whales and their trainers.  Jungle Jack Hannah teaches you about killer whales on the Shamu vision as part of the show as well.

Going through Sea World is similar to going to a zoo, except most of the animals live in the water.  Stacie was able to touch a dolphin in Dolphin Cove and both of us touched sting rays.  The Wild Arctic exhibit was really cool.  You start by taking a helicopter simulator ride through the arctic.  After the ride, you get to walk through several exhibits including white whales, polar bears, humongous walruses and several species of playful penguins.  

	Terrors of the Deep includes several species of dangerous critters including eels, barracuda, and many different kinds of sharks.  The exhibit includes the world's largest underwater tunnel, allowing you to see some of these fantastic animals swimming above your head!
Bob and a shark engage in a stare down.

For people who enjoy amusement park rides, Sea World has a couple of those as well.  There is a water ride called Journey to Atlantis and the roller coaster Kracken, a ride which takes you underground.

There are several shows to enjoy.  In addition to the Shamu show, there is a water skiing competition/show, false killer whale show, pet show and the hilarious Clyde and Seamore Take Pirate Island Show.  All of the shows are from 15-30 minutes long.  If you go during regular season times (see website) they do a huge fireworks presentation at the end of the day.

Recommendations

• If you like zoos, you should go to Sea World.  It's a zoo with animals you do not normally see
• Check the schedule of shows right away and plan your day accordingly.  Many times the shows overlap, so pick the shows you want to see.
• The hot dogs were kind of expensive ($4.50 each), but they were really big and probably the best hot dog either of us had ever had.  

Did you know...Sea World does a great deal of work with the study of animal behaviors and environmental protection. 

To learn more, visit the Sea World website at www.seaworld.com