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SeaWorld is an animal theme park just outside Orlando, Florida, combining marine-life exhibits, animal shows and roller coasters.

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SeaWorld — Orca show pool framed by the stadium's colorful stageSeaWorld — Dolphin Theater's blue stage and pool beneath an archSeaWorld — Sea Lion and Otter Stadium stage beside the poolSeaWorld — Bayside Stadium across the water with fountains in frontSeaWorld — Sea carousel with colorful marine themed panels and ridersSeaWorld — Orca leaping from the pool inside the aquarium theaterSeaWorld — Orca beside the pool as spectators watch from stadium seatsSeaWorld — Seal beside its trainer on the indoor performance poolSeaWorld — Interior of the Wild Arctic camp with equipment and shelvesSeaWorld — Flamingos standing in a shaded habitat at SeaWorldSeaWorld — Palm trees above the park's tropical landscaping

Why go

  • Watch Orca Encounter at Shamu Stadium.
  • Ride Manta, the flying coaster that won a best-new-attraction award in 2009.
  • Feed rays at the stingray habitat and touch them at Stingray Lagoon.

Opening hours

Today09:00 – 22:00Show all
Monday09:00 – 22:00
Tuesday10:00 – 22:00
Wednesday10:00 – 22:00
Thursday10:00 – 22:00
Friday09:00 – 23:59
Saturday09:00 – 22:00
Sunday09:00 – 22:00

Rides and age limits

Kraken
Floorless roller coaster by Bolliger & Mabillard
Mako
Hypercoaster
Ice Breaker
Opened in 2022 after pandemic-related delays
Pipeline: The Surf Coaster
Stand-up coaster
Penguin Trek
In the Antarctic-themed Sea of Ice
Sky Tower
Gyro tower built in 1973

Know before you go

  • Outside food and drinks, glass containers, coolers, skateboards and weapons are prohibited.

With kids

  • Children under three do not need a ticket to enter the park.
  • Sesame Street Land, beside Shamu Stadium, has small-child rides and a water play area.
  • Dolphin Nursery features newborn dolphins.

Tips for your visit

  • Sea of Shallows groups marine-animal exhibits and the Dolphin Theater.
  • Sea of Ice contains several penguin exhibits.
  • Sea of Power centres on Shamu Stadium and includes an indoor Wild Arctic animal exhibit.
  • The Key West area recreates its namesake’s setting and includes alligators among its animals.
  • The final section added to the park resembles a Mediterranean seaside village with shops and restaurants.
  • Dining ranges from quick bites to full meals, with seasonal treats.

Don't miss

  • Shark EncounterSee sharks and other fish in a tunnel-shaped aquarium.Sea of Mystery
  • Dolphin CoveSee bottlenose dolphins and feed or touch them.
  • Turtle PointSee sea turtles rescued by the park.
  • Manatee RescueSee manatees rescued by the park.
  • Pacific Point PreserveSee sea lions and seals.

Entrances

  • Port of EntryThe main entrance has tropical landscaping and an artificial freshwater marina.

Shorts

History

After Busch acquired the park, it shifted from animal shows toward rides.

  1. 1973SeaWorld opened on December 15 as the third park in its chain, initially relying on animal shows and offering few rides.
  2. 1983The park appeared in the film Jaws 3-D.
  3. 1998The park’s first water coaster, Journey to Atlantis, opened.
  4. 2000Kraken opened.
  5. 2010–2017Trainer Dawn Brancheau was killed by the orca Tilikum during a performance on 24 February 2010. Tilikum died in January 2017, aged 36.
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  1. 2014The park adopted themed areas called seas.
  2. 2024Penguin Trek opened, replacing the Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin ride.

Sources: SeaWorld Orlando - Wikipedia · Theme Park, Zoo & Aquarium in Florida - SeaWorl… · Birthday Party Package | SeaWorld Orlando · SeaWorld Orlando Tickets | Single‑Day, Fun Card… · SeaWorld Orlando - Wikipedia · checked 26 Sep 2026

Where
7007 SeaWorld Drive, FL, Orlando

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Questions and answers

What does the SeaWorld birthday package include?

It includes one-day admission, general parking, a meal and a snack on the visit date.

Who is Shamu at SeaWorld?

Shamu is the park mascot.

What happened to SeaWorld’s Antarctica dark ride?

The ride ended in 2020. Penguin Trek replaced it in 2024.

What conservation work does SeaWorld Orlando emphasise?

Animal care, conservation and rescue efforts are central to the park’s stated mission.

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