Sea World Orlando: Animals

Penguin at Sea World OrlandoOrlando, Florida: Since opening day in 1973, Sea World Orlando has been dedicated to the conservation and education of marine life. This effort is evident through the many animal exhibits that are carefully designed to resemble the animals original habitats. The 200 acres of park is home to hundreds of different species of marine life.

The icon of the park is the family of Orcas known commonly as Shamu. The park is home to seven of the famous killer whales. Katina, Tilikum, Kayla, Trua, Nalani, Malia and the newest edition born in October 2010. The breeding program at Sea World Orlando has resulted in sixteen births in its history. When this collection of whales are not performing in front of thousands in Shamu Stadium, they can be viewed from the observation window in the rear of the stadium.

One of the most plentiful mammals that live here are the dolphins. Sea World in home to over 40 various breeds of dolphins. The dolphins can be found performing in the shows at the Whale & Dolphin Stadium, interacting with guests in Dolphin Cove or being cared for from the wild at the animal care center. Like the killer whales, Sea World also has a successful dolphin breeding program and new editions can be seen at the Dolphin Nursery. During select times throughout the day, visitors can feed and touch the dolphins at Dolphin Cove. For a one on one encounter with the dolphins, Sea World’s sister park Discovery Cove allows visitors the chance to swim with the dolphins.

The Wild Arctic brings animals from the Artic to Central Florida. The exhibit is home to polar bears, walruses and Beluga Whales. As you exit the ride and enter the glacier, you are met by these gentle giants,

Another popular animal attraction is the Shark Encounter. The moving platform takes you through the deep waters of the ocean and home to the fiercest predator of the seas. On the journey you will come face to face with nurse sharks, bull sharks, lemon sharks and more. The attraction is also home to some of the dangerous fish found in the seas including lion fish, eels and more.

At the Pacific Point exhibit, guest can view seals and sea lions basking on the boulders below. For a fee, you can purchase fish and feet the animals.

Sea World features many more animal exhibits throughout the park including Manatees, Stingrays, Clydesdales and much more.

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