seaworld

7007 SeaWorld Drive
Orlando, FL
1-888-800-5447
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Hours: The park is open year-round. Click here to find hours of operation.

Admission: The park offers a wide array of ticket and pricing options. Click here to find the best deal for your family. If you are a Florida resident, click here for reduced-price admission.

Directions: SeaWorld is located at the intersection of Interstate 4 and FL 528 (the Bee Line Expressway) and is only about ten minutes away from downtown Orlando. From Orlando, take Exit 72 off of Interstate 4; from Tampa take Exit 71 off of Interstate 4; or call 1-888-800-5447.

Parking: Cars and motorcycles, $14; RVs, $15; preferred parking, $20

This 200-acre park has a single mission: to give visitors a close-up look at our planet's underwater inhabitants. Preschoolers love Dolphin Cove and Stingray Lagoon, where they can reach out and touch these amazing creatures. Shamu's Happy Harbor, a three-acre wet/dry playground, includes a special area for children under 42 inches tall. The SeaWorld complex also includes Discovery Cove, a dolphin experience park, and Aquatica, a unique water park.

Feed young minds with enthusiasm and wonder. Your kids can hand feed sea lions, dolphins, and sting rays in various parts of the park. Check the feeding schedules well in advance and be sure to show up early.

There are dozens of computer stations throughout the park to promote learning, where kids, for example, can test their lung power against a walrus or learn how a manatee grinds its food.

The preshow tomfoolery of Clyde and Seamore, the star sea lion and otter of Pirate Island, is a must-see opportunity. Get there at least ten minutes early so you don't miss out on the fun!

When it gets too hot (especially in the summer), you can cool off and chill out in air-conditioned venues such as Wild Arctic, Penguin Encounter, and Nautilus Theater.

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