The largest marine
life adventure park in the world also happens to be one of the largest
and most popular coaster and water ride adventure park.
Whether your ultimate ride includes height, speed, drop,
track, cool downs or kid-friendliness, SeaWorld
San Antonio is the place to find it.
Guests, young and old, are invited to let their spirits fly with its
line-up of safe, world-class, uniquely designed rides. For additional
information: Call (800) 700-7786.
"SPLASHY" SHOWS
"BELIEVE"
The captivating and visually stunning new Shamu show "Believe" takes
guests on a sensational, breathtaking journey of curiosity and wonder.
This one-of-a-kind show is presented in a redesigned Shamu Theater and
features new music, video and animal behaviors. The area includes a new
roof, stunning new set pieces, sound system and lights, and an
additional point-of-view camera that offers an overhead view of the
action in the water during show presentations.
"THE CANNERY ROW CAPER"
Sea lions Clyde and Seamore star in "The Cannery Row Caper," a show
in which they attempt to unravel the mystery of the missing walrus,
Uncle Max. Similar to classic 1930s detective films, the show features
the careless and scatter-brained Clyde and the perfect performance of Seamore, as well as their human counterparts, Cookie and Dusty. The set
features a wharf exterior with a cannery, ice house and loading dock, as
well as the interior of a diner and an office. Water cannons and water
jets are part of the fun.
"VIVA!"
The dazzling "Viva!" show combines the acrobatics of amazing beluga
whales and Pacific white-sided dolphins with the stunts of synchronized
swimmers, aerialists and high divers. This spectacle takes place against
a backdrop of water screens, waterfalls and fountains at the White Whale
and Dolphin Stadium.
"PIRATES 4-D"
Debuting June 3 at SeaWorld San Antonio's Sea Star Theater is
Pirates 4-D, a comedy adventure film. Pirates 4-D, starring Leslie
Nielsen, combines the latest 4-D special effects technology with
multi-sensory theater effects. Guests will experience sprays of water
and other surprises during their adventure with the sea's most hapless
band of pirates. The voyage begins aboard a pirate ship in the Caribbean
with Captain Lucky, played by Nielsen, leading the cast of greedy
buccaneers. A hearty serving of humor and adventure will keep guests
laughing as the Captain and his gang of buccaneers land on a remote
island and begin searching for a pirate's buried treasure. Unbeknownst
to the Captain and his crew, a young lad named Davey secretly waits on
the island, ready to foil their plans.
COASTERS
THE SHAMU EXPRESS' FAMILY COASTER: Cutest Coaster on Earth
"The Shamu Express," a kiddie coaster fun for the entire family,
features six adorable killer whale cars, holds two passengers each and
glides along more than 220 feet of track at speeds up to 14 mph.
Beginning coaster riders, young and old, can build their confidence
while experiencing climbs as high as 13 feet.
Height Requirement: A responsible person must accompany children smaller than
41 inches. Children must be at least 38 inches to ride.
THE STEEL EEL: Air Time Delivered
This hypercoaster, the only one of its kind in the Southwest, delivers
the heart-pounding periods of weightlessness or "air time" coaster
enthusiasts crave. From its 150-foot first drop and full camelback hill
to its 44-degree banked and S-curves, "The Steel Eel" is packed with
state-of-the-art ride features. This three-minute adventure also flies
along 3,700 feet of track and delivers 3.5 Gs at a top speed of 65 mph.
Height Requirement: Riders must be 48 inches or taller.
THE GREAT WHITE: Eight Stories Straight Down
Texas' first inverted steel roller coaster sends its riders head over
heels while traveling more than 2,500 feet of breathtaking loops,
spirals and corkscrews. The 2-minute flight also features a maximum drop
of 81 feet (more than eight stories), zero G-roll (weightlessness) and
creates a maximum G-force of 4.6.
Height Requirement: Riders must be 54 inches or taller.
WATER RIDES
TEXAS SPLASHDOWN: Longest, Tallest White Water Run
White water rapids were never more fun. This towering flume ride, the
longest and tallest in the Lone Star State, drenches adventurers from
beginning to end. Four-passenger boats float guests through a twisting,
turning, half-mile route and take two plunges from as high as five
stories.
RIO LOCO: A ‘Crazy River'
Challenge
Rio Loco is the ultimate ride for many guests hoping to cool down and do
some river-running. Six-person circular rafts take on the 1,800-foot
raging river navigating unexpected dips and bends along the way. Of
course, no rapids challenge is complete without a narrow escape through
a drenching waterfall.
JUST FOR KIDS SHAMU'S HAPPY HARBOR: A Kid-Favorite Tropical
Adventure
At this tropical paradise, kids can play to their hearts' content.
Kid-style adventures encourage exploration and physical exercise while
also providing activities to cool down. Features for the pint-sized
include: a wacky water area, a larger-than-life sand box, net climb,
sway bridges and a replica of a square-rigger complete with water
spraying cannons.
KIDDIE RIDES – Best Little Rides in Texas
SeaWorld San Antonio features rides that have been favorites with kids
for decades. Virgil's Paint Cans tea cup ride, Pete's Pinwheel Ferris
Wheel and the Jumpin' Jungle vertical descent ride are tops on the list
of must-do's for the park's young explorers.
Height Requirement: Riders must be 36 inches or taller or
accompanied by a responsible person.
LOST LAGOON WATER PARK
There is no better
escape from the summer heat than SeaWorld San Antonio's Lost Lagoon
water park. This hideaway transports SeaWorld guests to a tropical
paradise of crashing surf, slides, hidden lagoons, inviting beaches and
swaying palms. A trip to Lost Lagoon is a complete beach experience for
everyone: from thrill seekers and beach bums to sun worshipers and water
lovers.
CASTAWAY CRUISIN': Floating Fun
Hop in a tube and enjoy a smooth float along a winding, 1,200-foot-long
water route enhanced by tunnel jets, foam shooters and misters. Two
entry and exit points, as well as an island, offer riders the chance to
enjoy it at their own pace.
Height Requirement: Riders 39
inches or shorter must wear a life jacket.
WAVE WASH POOL: Surf is Up
Hop in a tube and enjoy a smooth float along a winding, 1,200-foot-long
water route enhanced by tunnel jets, foam shooters and misters. Two
entry and exit points, as well as an island, offer riders the chance to
enjoy it at their own pace.
Height Requirement: Riders 39 inches or shorter must wear a life
jacket.
BUCKAROO MOUNTAIN: Descent By Slide
Getting to the top of Buckaroo Mountain means climbing. Once guests
reach the summit, the only way down is by slide, four of them to be
exact. Buckaroo climbers must make their descent by one of two body
slides or two tube slides, each more than 450 feet long. For the
super-thrill seeker, one of the tubes is dark.
Height Requirement: Riders must be 48 inches
or taller.
SPLASH ATTACK: Can You Say Drenched?
Water lovers will love this "Splash Attack." It's a 3-story,
interactive, outdoor funhouse providing countless ways to get wet and
stay cool. Navigating geysers, sprays, giant dumping buckets and spouts
are what this water adventure is all about.
SKY TUBIN' AT LOST LAGOON:
Hold On To Your Tube
Water adventurers chart their course in inflatable family rafts. The
ride, featuring a 12-foot-wide water slide, takes 500 feet of slippery
slopes, rapids, pools as well as splashy twists and turns to reach the
bottom. Rafters are doused by geysers, spurts and sudden showers.
Height Requirement: Riders must
be 36 inches or taller.
LIL' GATORS LAGOON: Too Cool To Resist
Kids can splash safely in this 3,000-square-foot addition to the big
kids' tropical Lost Lagoon wave pool. Here, whimsical characters are
actually welcoming play elements for tiny tots to enjoy. Parents can keep watch from shaded seating nearby.
MARINE ANIMAL ATTRACTIONS
SHARKS/THE CORAL REEF:
This multi-aquarium experience takes guests on an underwater adventure. A
450,000-gallon shark habitat enables visitors to come face to tooth with
some of the ocean's most mysterious creatures, including the only
hammerhead sharks on display in North America. Nearby, in a 300,000-gallon
re-created coral reef environment, thousands of fishes from the Indian and
Pacific oceans create a living rainbow of colors. Another aquarium houses
moray eels and grouper. Narrated shark feedings can be heard and seen
during regular operating hours.
PENGUIN ENCOUNTER:
More than 200 penguins frolic in a re-created sub-antarctic environment
where temperatures hover near freezing and snow falls daily no matter the
season. A moving walkway transports guests past large viewing windows to
the Learning Hall where multimedia displays and graphics illustrate
various aspects of polar life and exploration. Another nearby habitat
houses alcids, aquatic birds of the Northern Hemisphere. SeaWorld
aviculturists and education specialists introduce guests to penguins and
conduct question-and-answer sessions.
SEAL AND SEA LION COMMUNITY:
Guests have the opportunity to feed and observe seals and sea lions in a
newly refurbished outdoor habitat simulating the rocky and rugged Pacific
coastline. The community also features endangered North American river
otters and Hawaiian monk seals in separate pools adjacent to the
"Fools With Tools" show.
MARINE MAMMAL POOL:
Guests can make contact with marine life by feeding and touching playful
Atlantic bottlenose dolphins.
AVIAN HABITATS:
Flamingos and other waterfowl can be seen in aquatic settings throughout
the park.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
WORLD-FAMOUS ANHEUSER-BUSCH
CLYDESDALE HORSES:
The "Gentle Giants" can be seen daily at the Clydesdale Hamlet.
Each standing 6 feet at the shoulder and weighing as much as 2,300 pounds,
the Clydesdales have been regal ambassadors of Anheuser-Busch for more
than 50 years.
HOSPITALITY CENTER:
Guests 21 years and older can sample Anheuser-Busch products and enroll in
Beer School to learn how Anheuser-Busch brews the finest beers in the
world.
THE TEXAS WALK:
Fourteen life-size bronze statues of some of the Lone Star State's most
notable sons and daughters – Dwight D. Eisenhower, Barbara Jordan, José
Antonio Navarro, to name a few – stand along a scenic pathway. The
statues are the works of six Texas artists.
'THE GREAT WHITE' GAMES CENTER:
The high-tech Games Center adjacent to The Great White coaster features a
sea of midway and video arcade games, virtual reality and motion
simulators.
PLAZA DEL SOL:
Guests can learn about Hispanic culture in this pavilion located near the
Clydesdale Hamlet. Pulsating music, colorful graphics and lively video
spotlight Hispanic contributions in education, sports and the arts.
Portrait columns salute outstanding men and women of Hispanic descent.
DELIGHTFUL DINING:
SeaWorld's five restaurants – The Oaks Cafe and Grill, Ski Side Cafe,
Mango Joe's Cafe Olé, Rio Loco Bar-B-Q and Eats Surfside Grill at Lost
Lagoon – offer a wide variety of tasty treats, including barbecue, fried
chicken, deli sandwiches and Mexican specialties. Snacks and beverages are
available at locations throughout the park.
THE GRAND PAVILION:
This spacious, 12,000-square-foot special events facility accommodates
catered dinners, banquets, dances and other group functions.
THE PICNIC GROVE:
A cluster of covered pavilions makes this an ideal spot for company
picnics and cookouts for groups of 100 or more. Reservations are required.
THE MEADOW:
With seating for 3,000, this theater venue is a perfect setting for
concerts, traveling shows and other special entertainment.
SHOPPING:
SeaWorld gift shops and carts throughout the park offer a wide array of
souvenirs, sportswear, swimwear and gifts for all ages.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
At SeaWorld San Antonio, guests experience wildlife
adventures in many ways. In addition to enjoying the park's world-class
shows, exhibits, rides and attractions, guests can tailor their visit in
surprising ways to make the most of their SeaWorld experience.
TOURS
BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR: Touchy Situations
The "Behind-the-Scenes" tour includes safe hands-on experiences with
sharks and stingrays, as well as a visit with dolphins and sea lions.
BACKSTAGE PASS: A Memorable Experience
The "Backstage Pass" walking tour includes a behind-the-scenes tour of
SeaWorld's stadium habitats plus a chat with an animal trainer.
SAVING-A-SPECIES: Discover SeaWorld Up-Close
"Saving-A-Species" tour includes feeding at the Lorikeet Aviary. Also,
peek inside the workings of the Penguin Encounter and learn about
SeaWorld's program to help save endangered Hawaiian monk seals.
ULTIMATE SEAFARI: First-Class Wildlife
Adventure
The "Ultimate Seafari" includes a 4 hour group tour, continental
breakfast, dolphin and sea lion feedings, preferred seating at either
"The Cannery Row Caper" sea lion, walrus and otter show or the "Viva!"
white whale and dolphin show, admittance into the Lost Lagoon water park
and front-of-the-line passes to the park's awesome roller coasters.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
DAY CAMP: Have a "Cool" Summer
SeaWorld's day camp program offers wildlife adventures tailored to
specific age groups. Week-long sessions are offered throughout the
summer. Sleepover programs give kids a chance to branch out – with or
without parents – and enjoy the unique experience of drifting off to
sleep amid the beauty of coral reef fishes or the quirky antics of
SeaWorld's penguin colony. For more information, visit seaworld.org or
call (800) 700-7786.
RESIDENT CAMP: Live at the World's Largest
Marine Life Adventure Park
Resident camp programs are perfect for animal lovers and give kids the
chance to live-in at SeaWorld San Antonio. Some programs afford campers
the chance to work side-by-side with animal trainers and marine
biologists in preparation for careers in zoology. Others offer a taste
of life among the animals and include field research along the Texas
coast. Programs begin for children in grades 4 and above and continue to
college age camps. SeaWorld even offers camps for parent/child
combinations and adults. SeaWorld San Antonio has welcomed Adventure
Campers from 49 states and 18 countries. Call (800) 700-7786 or visit
seaworld.org to book your camp program.
INTERACTION PROGRAMS
BELUGA INTERACTION PROGRAM: Take Your Turn As a
Trainer
Put on a wetsuit and slip into the water for a memorable encounter with
beluga (white) whales. The 90-minute educational experience includes a
classroom presentation on the beluga's natural history and physiology, a
talk on how SeaWorld trains animals through "positive reinforcement" and
an unforgettable opportunity to interact with the whales in the water.
The Beluga Interaction program is offered year-round.
SEA LION INTERACTION PROGRAM: A Personal
Interaction Opportunity
Meet curious, energetic California sea lions during the Sea Lion
Interaction Program. Participants assume roles as "apprentice animal
trainers" and engage in a splashy encounter of the sea lion kind. This
hands-on learning opportunity begins with in-classroom instruction on
sea lion anatomy and physiology. The animal interaction portion of the
program takes place on both land and in the water. Participants learn
and signals to request various behaviors such as spins, hops, flips,
vocalizations and even smiles! The Sea Lion Interaction Program is
offered year-round.
OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:
Educational group field trips to the park during the fall and spring give
students in pre-school through 12th grade an introduction to the marine
sciences. Year-round programs include classes for gifted and talented
students, sleepovers, birthday parties, pre-school programs and
career-in-depth courses. In the summer, Camp SeaWorld introduces children
to the ocean and its inhabitants through a day camp series lasting five
days and including a sleepover at either the Penguin Encounter or
Sharks/The Coral Reef. For teachers, SeaWorld offers a variety of
workshops for all levels. For information and costs, call (210) 523-3606.
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