Touch, feed, learn about sharks with new VIP package offered at SeaWorld

Have a desire to feed or pet sharks?

Doing it in the wild isn’t exactly advised. Thankfully, SeaWorld is bringing back its popular Ultimate Shark Experience.

The special ticketed package is available for a limited time for guests 21 and up.

“This unique opportunity allows our guests to interact with these magnificent creatures while also supporting conservation efforts,” said Marc Swanson, Chief Executive Officer of United Parks & Resorts. “Sharks are vital to our ocean ecosystem, and through this unique experience, guests can deepen their understanding of these vital predators and join us in safeguarding their future.”

When and which parks offer SeaWorld’s Ultimate Shark Experience?

The Ultimate Shark Experience returns to SeaWorld starting July 7 through July 14.
The Ultimate Shark Experience returns to SeaWorld starting July 7 through July 14.

You don’t have a lot of time to enjoy this experience so you better act fast.

It’s being offered July 7th through July 14th at SeaWorld parks in Orlando, San Antonio and San Diego.

Everything included in the SeaWorld Ultimate Shark Experience

Offerings may vary a bit depending on your location, but this is an idea of what’s included.

  • Park ticket: A one-day theme park ticket to SeaWorld.

  • Dive into the Depths: Experience sharks up-close with a guided behind-the-scenes tour led by SeaWorld aquarists.

  • Feed and Touch Sharks and Rays: Safely feed and touch sharks and rays under the guidance of SeaWorld’s animal care experts.

  • Meet Sydney the Shark: Snap a selfie during a personal meet and greet with Sydney the Shark character.

  • Ride the Waves: Get front-of-the-line access roller coasters like San Antonio’s Great White, San Diego’s Manta or Orlando’s Mako – voted the second-best roller coaster in the United States in the 2024 USA Today annual 10Best Readers’ Choice.

  • Dine with a View: Enjoy a meal and drink redeemable at any quick-serve spot in the park or dine at SeaWorld Orlando’s Sharks Underwater Grill? and Bar, where guests watch sharks swim by as they dine.

  • Shark Souvenirs: Receive shark-themed swag, including a shark sipper cup, as a memento of the experience.

  • Support Shark Conservation: Learn about SeaWorld’s ongoing efforts to protect and conserve sharks, and how each guest visit contributes to shark care and preservation. A portion of every Ultimate Shark Experience ticket sold is donated to the SeaWorld Conservation Fund to support projects to protect sharks around the world.

Cost of SeaWorld Ultimate Shark Experience

The cost is $225 per person.

Tickets can be purchased at https://seaworld.com.

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