Get up close and personal with a lovable and unique swimming interaction. While standing in 3 to 4 feet of water and experiencing behaviors such as pets, cradles and kisses. These marine mammals can swim unlike any other marine animal. Don’t miss out on meeting and greeting some adorable animals while learning all about them. You’ll have good times alongside these delightful comics of the sea.
SWIM WITH THE SEA LION
PROGRAM DETAILS
TIMES AVAILABLE: 1.15PM & 4.25PM DURATION: 20 to 30 minutes animal interaction time per group (Up to 6 people) CHECK IN TIME: No later than 30 min before program time to avoid cancellation PROGRAM OPERATOR: Theater of the Sea CHECK IN LOCATION: 84721 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036 BRING YOUR OWN: Swimming attire, towel, water shoes, environmentally friendly insect repellent and mineral based sunscreen INCLUDES: Fins, masks, snorkels & life jackets *Changing rooms, outdoor showers, and lockers are available and locks can be rented for a refundable deposit *Wetsuit rentals are available
***All programs include general admission to the dolphin, sea lion, and parrot shows, fish & reptile tour, lagoon-side beach, and bottomless boat ride. Last set of shows start at 2.15PM
Park hours are 9.30AM - 5.00PM
SEA LION PROGRAM RESTRICTIONS
*Please advise at time of booking if you have any special requests, needs, and/or medical conditions so that we may prepare for your participation.
No jewelry may be worn in animal interaction programs
Participants must know swimming
Participants must not be pregnant
Participants must not have contact with any wild marine mammal within 48 hours of participation to avoid disease transmission to our animals
Participants should: be willing to participate in the program and be comfortable with interacting with a live animal...trainers supervise interactions from out of the water
Understand English or have a translator
AGE RESTRICTIONS:
MINORS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE - Liability waiver and child care authorization form must be signed by a parent or appointed guardian prior to participation
MINORS AGE 8 - 17 CAN SWIM ALONE BUT MUST HAVE ADULT OBSERVER
CHILDREN AGE 5 - 7 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PAYING ADULT/GUARDIAN to swim with sea lion
