• Learn about our porcupines and how we care for them from the experts.
• All participants must be age 10 and over. Children age 12 and younger must be accompanied by a paid adult.
• Handheld camera permitted, but must be silent (no shutter sound), and no long lenses.
• Please be aware that these animals are being fed nuts during this encounter. If you choose to do this encounter and have a nut allergy please call our reservations department and let them know.
When working with animals, they call the shots. Each encounter is unique and may contain different elements.
Day/Times
This Encounter is Closed for the Season. Please check back in the spring.
Price
$40.00
(Aquarium Members: $36)*
*Must be 10 years or older and reserved 24 hours in advance. All participants must complete waiver prior to adventure. Aquarium admission is not included and is required for the adventure!
When working with animals, they call the shots. Each encounter is unique and may contain different elements.
Day/Times
This Encounter is Closed for the Season. Please check back in the spring.
Price
$40.00
(Aquarium Members: $36)*
*Must be 12 years or older and reserved 24 hours in advance. All participants must complete waiver prior to adventure. Aquarium admission is not included and is required for the adventure!
Create a Custom Canvas with our Sea Lions during Painting with Pinnipeds!
Learn all about the stars of our Sea Lion presentations and participate in a show!
• Learn about these playful animals, why they are so important to us and learn about enrichment activities.
• Find out why and how the sea lions paint, about the materials used, select your paint colors and get a briefing
on the experience.
• At the end of the session, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind painting completed by a California Sea Lion!
When working with animals, they call the shots. Each encounter is unique and may contain different elements.
Price $50 (Aquarium Members: $45)*
Dates & Tines:
Sundays @ 3:45pm
Mondays @ 10:30am
Session = 30 minutes (approx.)
*Must be 10 years or older and reserved 24 hours in advance. All participants must complete waiver prior to adventure. Aquarium admission is not included and is required for the adventure.
This adventure is proudly sponsored by:
Be a Trainer for our Seal Encounter Session!
Our Harbor Seals and Gray Seal are the pride of the Aquarium. Now you can go with our animal caregiver and help with a seal feeding session!
When working with animals, they call the shots. Each encounter is unique and may contain different elements.
Day/Times: Thursdays at 1:30pm
Session = 1.5hr (approx.)
Price
$150*
(Aquarium Members: $135)*
*Must be 10 years or older and reserved 24 hours in advance. All participants must complete waiver prior to adventure. Aquarium admission is not included and is required for the adventure!
• Talk with one of our animal caregivers and learn about these playful animals, why they are so important to us and how their species are doing in their natural environment.
• Help with set-up for the Sea Lion Show and learn how and why the team trains our animals.
• You’ll discuss positive reinforcement techniques as well as learn about the fish we feed our sea lions and how you can make sustainable seafood options for yourself.
• You’ll have a front row seat at a sea lion show!
• Participate in a training session after the sea lion show. You’ll practice behaviors with the show’s star sea lion, and even throw him or her a fish!
• Get a kiss from a Sea Lion!
• The experience will be captured by our photographer. Purchase the series of photos.
When working with animals, they call the shots. Each encounter is unique and may contain different elements.
Day/Times –
Sundays @ 10am
Session = 1.5hr (approx.)
Price
$150*
(Aquarium Members: $135)*
*Must be 10 years or older and reserved 24 hours in advance. All participants must complete waiver prior to adventure. Aquarium admission is not included and is required for the adventure!
You know you love them, now have a souvenir photo taken with one of our African Penguins! Penguin Selfies is a great opportunity for those who are too young for our Penguin Encounter program, or if you just want a quick visit and photo with one of our favorite feathered friends. Makes a great holiday or milestone photo!
· Maximum of two guests per photo
· Children under 5 MUST be accompanied by an adult
· This is a “Hands Off” experience, you will not be permitted to touch the penguin
· No personal photos permitted
Available daily at 3pm
Pricing
$20 Emailed photo (one or two people per photo)
Get a voucher for a $10 photo without a mask next year.
The next time you’re here, don’t miss an opportunity for a unique encounter you’ll never forget – a sea lion selfie from one of our lovable sea lions, Java.
Please note that due to the nature of this activity, and the behavior/ personalities of individual sea lions, selfies are not guaranteed. Should we fail to satisfactorily afford you this unique opportunity, you will receive a full refund. Those age 7 & older can be photographed by themselves; under 7 must be accompanied by adult (with adult receiving kiss). Up to 2 people per turn.
Sessions
Fall & Winter: Weekends at 12:45pm and 2:45pm
E-mailed Photo $20 (for one or two people per photo)
Limited availability. All prices plus tax.
Don’t miss our Penguin Encounter! Imagine a close-up meeting with
an African penguin – a 30-minute experience where you
go behind the scenes and learn how our animal experts care for these
playful birds. You’ll see the inner workings of the Penguin Pavilion
exhibit firsthand, and learn how staff cares for the exhibit’s residents.
Nothing’s cuter than seeing them waddle, swim, even shake their tail feathers! And you can capture this incredible moment because photos are permitted!
Thursdays- Sundays at 1:15pm
Pricing
$65. (Aquarium Members: $58.50)* / per person
72-hour cancellation, within 72 hours, no refund – Aquarium credit only.
*Note: General Aquarium Admission required and cost is separate. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Children under 5 are not permitted and space is limited so, reservations should be made in advance.
Please note: When temperatures drop below freezing, our African penguins are taken off habitat and the encounter will be modified. Should you decide not to do a modified encounter, you can reschedule your program date. However, due to staffing constraints, we are not available to make a date change on a weekend. You can skip your encounter and reach out on the next business day and we’ll be happy to rectify the situation.
*Those 6-12 years old must be accompanied by an adult. This adventure should be reserved 24 hours in advance (to ensure space). All participants must complete waiver prior to adventure. Aquarium admission is not included and is required for the adventure!
Register by phone at 631.208.9200, ext. 426
Guests will meet at the “Aquatic Adventures Meet Here” sign at the main entrance (next to Turtle Bay) at least 15 minutes prior to Encounter
*The Penguin Pavilion part of the Encounter is NOT handicap accessible. If any member of your party is in a wheelchair, please call us at 631.208.9200, ext. 246 to discuss options.