At the surface, silent, graceful bat rays glide by in a shallow lagoon, lingering just long enough for guests to stroke their velvety skin or offer a gift of squid. At the California Tide Pool guests can reach below the surface to touch prickly sea urchins and pick up living seastars. Kids and adults alike love the special touch-pool where they can discover fascinating animals like tube worms, sea hares and hermit crabs. Park educators are on hand to answer questions and share information about the fascinating animals of the intertidal zone. California sea lions and harbor seals charm guests at the Seal and Sea Lion Exhibit .
Guests can feed the marine mammals a fishy treat as they enjoy the animals antics.
SeaWorld s aquariums feature an up-close look at thousands of species of fishes and other ocean life. The Freshwater and Marine Aquariums are home to scores of fascinating animals, with aquariums as large as 8,000 gallons, featuring tropical, cold water, and local fish species. Shamu s Happy Harbor, a 2-acre, colorful adventure playland, features more than 20 interactive attractions to thrill young SeaWorld guests. For guests looking for the inside scoop, SeaWorld offers 90-minute Guided Tours . Guests learn how sharks are hand fed, discover how killer whales are trained, and find out how beached animals are rescued, rehabilitated and returned to the wild.