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The company owns or licenses a portfolio of recognized brands including SeaWorld, Busch Gardens® and Sea Rescue®. The SeaWorld® rescue team has helped more than 30,000 animals in need over the last 50 years. The company also rescues and rehabilitates marine and terrestrial animals that are ill, injured, orphaned or abandoned, with the goal of returning them to the wild. The company collectively cares for what it believes is one of the largest zoological collections in the world and has helped lead advances in the care of animals.

The company is one of the world’s foremost zoological organizations and a global leader in animal welfare, behavioral training, husbandry and veterinary care. SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment™ is a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world. Guests will experience the most exciting animal encounters the world has to offer in a breathtaking tropical atmosphere.

#DISCOVERY COVE PLUS#

Freshly prepared meals, snacks and beverages throughout the day and swim gear are included, plus unlimited, 14-day admission to SeaWorld® Orlando and Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark®. At the park, guests can relax and explore rocky lagoons surrounded by lush landscaping, tropical reefs, winding rivers and white, sandy beaches. For additional program and booking details, guests can visit Beginning August 1, Florida residents who book a day at Discovery Cove will also receive unlimited admission to SeaWorld and Aquatica, SeaWorld’s water park, through January 2018 – including SeaWorld’s special holiday events.ĭiscovery Cove® in Orlando is an all-inclusive day resort where guests can enjoy a one-of-a-kind opportunity to swim with dolphins, snorkel among thousands of tropical fish and rays, hand-feed exotic birds, and encounter playful otters and curious marmosets. Space for each program is limited and guests are encouraged to book in advance. The new interaction programs require a Dolphin Swim or Day Resort reservation at Discovery Cove to participate. The Ray Feeding program is $50 per person. Guided by one of the park’s aquarists, guests ages 6 and older spend their session in the Grand Reef learning all about the species of rays as they hand-feed the incredible creatures.

This exclusive opportunity gives guests the chance to feed the stingrays during a private tour of the Grand Reef. In addition to the Shark Swim program, Discovery Cove has launched a new Ray Feeding experience. For every shark swim package purchased, SeaWorld will donate 5% of the proceeds to the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF) in support of shark conservation and research. The Shark Swim experience is available to Discovery Cove guests ages 10 and older. Guests who take part in the new Shark Swim program will walk away with a deeper understanding and appreciation for these fascinating ocean ambassadors.

Sadly, shark finning and overfishing threaten many shark species and disrupt that natural balance. As top predators, sharks play an essential role in maintaining the balance of ocean ecosystems worldwide by monitoring fish populations. Guests can also join the sharks in the deeper part of their habitat and embark on an exhilarating snorkel experience.ĭiscovery Cove works to dispel myths about sharks and to inspire guests to learn more about these mysterious creatures. Through hands-on interaction, guests learn about shark anatomy and the threats the animals face in the wild. The immersive session is divided into two unique interactions and begins as guests meet with the park’s shark team and head into the water. While guests have always been able to view park’s sharks, the new program takes them on a daring next step – swimming freely among five species: Pacific blacktip, reef whitetip, nurse shark, zebra shark, and a spotted wobbegong. The awe-inspiring Shark Swim program provides closer-than-ever encounters with legendary predators. Discovery Cove has always been known for its memorable dolphin interactions, and now guests can enhance their visit with one of-a-kind, hands-on encounters with sharks and stingrays.

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