Theater of the Sea Animal Interaction Programs

Theater of the Sea Animal Interaction Programs includes activities such as Wade with the Dolphin, Swim with the Dolphin, Premier Swim with the Dolphin, Ultimate Private Swim with the Dolphin, Express Wade with the Dolphin, Swim with the Sea Lion, Meet the Dolphin, Meet the Sea Turtle, Paint with the Dolphin, Meet the Alligator, Swim with the Sharks, and Meet the Sea Lion. The programs range from standing in shallow water or sitting, kneeling, and standing out of the water to swimming, treading in deep water, feeding, touching, and painting a canvas with chosen colors.

Programs

• Wade with the Dolphin — All ages · $210 · Standing in 3 to 4 feet of water; behaviors such as pets, cradles, and kisses.
• Swim with the Dolphin — Ages 8+ · $235 · Comfortable in deep water without a life jacket while using fins; treading in 20 feet of water; behaviors such as dorsal tows, kisses, and pets.
• Premier Swim with the Dolphin — Ages 8+ · $350 · Same as the regular Swim with the Dolphin but upgraded with dorsal tow and foot push; opportunity to swim and dive underwater.
• Ultimate Private Swim with the Dolphin — All ages; minimum age requirement for deep water programs is 7; ages 7 and under must be accompanied. · $2,500 · Private deep or shallow water interaction for up to 6 guests with 2 dolphins; behaviors such as dorsal tows, hugs, kisses, foot pushes, and pets.
• Express Wade with the Dolphin — All ages · $155 · Shorter version of the Wade with the Dolphin; pets, kisses, and vocals.
• Swim with the Sea Lion — Ages 5+ · $165 · Standing in 3 to 4 feet of water; behaviors such as pets, cradles, and kisses.
• Meet the Dolphin — Ages 5+ · $115 · Sitting/kneeling/standing from out of the water; behaviors such as pets, kisses, and vocals.
• Meet the Sea Turtle — Ages 5+ · $79 · Sitting/kneeling from out of the water; feed and interact.
• Paint with the Dolphin — Ages 3+ · $115 · Sitting/kneeling/standing from out of the water; paints a canvas with colors you have chosen plus 2 behaviors.
• Meet the Alligator — Ages 5+ · $79 · Sitting/kneeling from out of the water; feed and interact.
• Swim with the Sharks — Ages 8+ · $125 · All swim levels; sitting in shallow water and swimming in 10 feet of water; feed, touch, and swim with sharks and tropical fish.
• Meet the Sea Lion — Ages 5+ · $115 · Sitting/kneeling/standing from out of the water; behaviors such as pets, kisses, and vocals.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Price range: $79–$2,500
• General schedule: Continuous shows are listed with approximate times. Animal interaction program start times are listed as: 10:30 AM, 12:45 PM, 2:45 PM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM, varies, 10:15 AM, 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM, and by request.
• Facility hours: Park hours are 9:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; open 365 days a year.

About the provider

The program has been caring for animals since 1946. It offers Swim with the Dolphin since 1987, Wade with the Dolphin since 2000, Swim with the Sea Lion since 1998, Swim with the Rays or Sharks since 1997, Meet the Dolphin or Sea Lion since 1994, Paint with the Dolphin or Sea Lion since 2006, Meet the Alligator or Sea Turtle since 2010, and Meet the Parrots since 2018. Its mission is to provide a home for its animals while sharing them with visitors in up close and personal shows and interaction programs.

Last updated October 19, 2026.