SeaWorld Orlando kicks off the new year with Wild Days, the popular annual event that connects guests with animals and the natural world.
The event is included with park admission and takes place three weekends in January (Jan. 16-17, Jan. 23-24 and Jan. 30-31). Each weekend is hosted by different animal experts, and features new educational shows – from orcas to wildlife rescue – and even more up-close animal experiences, meet-and-greet opportunities and interactive education stations.
January 16-17: “Wild Weekend with Jack Hanna”
World-renowned animal expert “Jungle Jack” Hanna hosts the first weekend. Guests can meet and learn about animals from Jack, and hear about his unique travels and personal experiences.
Add-on packages:
- Breakfast with Jack Hanna at Sharks Underwater Grill — Package includes breakfast and a personal meet-and-greet with Jack Hanna starting at $49 (available Saturday and Sunday).
- Dinner with Jack Hanna at Sharks Underwater Grill — Package includes dinner and a personal meet-and-greet with Jack Hanna starting at $59 (only available Saturday).
January 23-24: “Penguin Lovers’ Weekend
SeaWorld Animal Ambassador Julie Scardina hosts a weekend with a special focus on penguins. Guests can get up-close to the animals and hear from Julie about her career and the parks’ commitment to wildlife conservation.
January 30-31: “Sea Rescue” Weekend
SeaWorld has rescued more than 27,000 animals over 50 years, and these amazing animal stories are featured weekly on the popular Saturday-morning ABC TV series “Sea Rescue.” Hear first-hand accounts of marine animal rescues, rehabilitations and returns by SeaWorld’s Animal Rescue Team, heroes and partners featured on the show.
Every Wild Days Weekend Includes:
“Ocean Discovery” killer whale presentation – Guests can learn more about killer whales and other species of whales during a special educational show. The interactive, 30-minute presentation teaches guests about the animals’ adaptations, habitats and behavior. (Note: This special presentation is in addition to the popular “One Ocean” shows scheduled throughout the day.)
“Inspiring Stories” pre-shows – Guests can learn what it takes to care for animals that call SeaWorld home and how caring for them has helped with the rescue and rehabilitation of wild animals that need help. “Inspiring Stories” will take place at the beginning of three of the park’s popular shows: Blue Horizons, Pets Ahoy and Clyde & Seamore’s Sea Lion High. Check park maps for times.
Meet our Animals – Throughout the park, trainers, educators and animal care staff are stationed to share information and stories about the animals in our care and provide up-close meet and greets and scheduled feedings. Check park maps for times and locations.
Explore Zones – More than 14 interactive education stations can be discovered throughout the park, featuring games and hands-on experiences that teach guests and children about animals and what they can do to protect the wild world in their own lives. Check event guide for exclusive in-park experiences.
Wild Days takes place every Saturday and Sunday, January 16 through January 31, and is included with park admission. All feature shows take place at Nautilus Theater at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit SeaWorldOrlando.com.
