Stingrays are some of the most mystical creatures in the sea. Enjoy an exclusive unforgettable experience swimming with southern stingrays. What could be better than to feed, touch and swim with these beautiful creatures. Interact with these soft, engaging beings in shallow water on a sandy beach at a whole new level and be prepared to get wet! While snorkeling, you will be able to observe many types of tropical fish.
SWIM WITH THE STINGRAYS
PROGRAM DETAILS
TIMES AVAILABLE: 3.30PM DURATION: 20 - 30 minute animal interaction time per group 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 *Changing rooms, outdoor showers, and lockers are available and locks can be rented for a refundable deposit
***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 from 9.30AM - 5.00PM
STINGRAY PROGRAM RESTRICTIONS
*Please advise at time of booking if you have any special requests, needs, and/or medical conditions so that the program operator 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 stingrays