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Discover The New SeaWorld San Diego Orca Experience

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Witness what SeaWorld San Diego has been up to with their all new Orca Encounter Show. Experience a whole new way to connect with the ocean’s most powerful predator. Dive deeper into their masterful hunting techniques and complex communication codes. Learn about the role of family and importance of play. And leave with a deeper connection to one of the sea’s mightiest, most magnificent animals.

Did you know that Orcas eat up to 500 pounds of food a day?  They like to eat fish, sea lions, penguins, squid, sea turtles, sharks, and even other kinds of whales?  And they don’t even chew their food!  They sallow it whole!

Another intriguing fact about Orcas is that they weigh up 6 tons and are multi-colored.  They have black on their backs and white on their tummies.  These are just a few of the many facts you will learn about the whales at the all new Orca Encounter at SeaWorld San Diego. 

Witness what SeaWorld San Diego has been up to with their all new Orca Encounter Show. Experience a whole new way to connect with the ocean’s most powerful predator. Dive deeper into their masterful hunting techniques and complex communication codes. Learn about the role of family and importance of play. And leave with a deeper connection to one of the sea’s mightiest, most magnificent animals.

See The New Orca Encounter at SeaWorld San Diego

In 2017, my family and I had the opportunity to preview the new show, which was similar to watching a live documentary.  By far, the new Orca Encounter is much less theatorical and more educational in substance.

During the show, there are a total of 11 whales that perform outstanding choreographed moves set to synchronized music.  The whales still come out of the water to display their beauty, but the trainers no longer swim with them.

Witness what SeaWorld San Diego has been up to with their all new Orca Encounter Show. Experience a whole new way to connect with the ocean’s most powerful predator. Dive deeper into their masterful hunting techniques and complex communication codes. Learn about the role of family and importance of play. And leave with a deeper connection to one of the sea’s mightiest, most magnificent animals.

Now the animal behavorists explain to the audience how the whales hunt for their prey in the wild and communicate with one another through play.

Witness what SeaWorld San Diego has been up to with their all new Orca Encounter Show. Experience a whole new way to connect with the ocean’s most powerful predator. Dive deeper into their masterful hunting techniques and complex communication codes. Learn about the role of family and importance of play. And leave with a deeper connection to one of the sea’s mightiest, most magnificent animals.

Witness what SeaWorld San Diego has been up to with their all new Orca Encounter Show. Experience a whole new way to connect with the ocean’s most powerful predator. Dive deeper into their masterful hunting techniques and complex communication codes. Learn about the role of family and importance of play. And leave with a deeper connection to one of the sea’s mightiest, most magnificent animals.

The new show is also accompanied by a video that features real-world orcas doing the same maneuvers in the wild.

Witness what SeaWorld San Diego has been up to with their all new Orca Encounter Show. Experience a whole new way to connect with the ocean’s most powerful predator. Dive deeper into their masterful hunting techniques and complex communication codes. Learn about the role of family and importance of play. And leave with a deeper connection to one of the sea’s mightiest, most magnificent animals.

So, if your child loves whales, then a visit to see the new Orca Encounter at SeaWorld is instore for you.  And just in case you want to get wet, they still have the original splash zone area!

Witness what SeaWorld San Diego has been up to with their all new Orca Encounter Show. Experience a whole new way to connect with the ocean’s most powerful predator. Dive deeper into their masterful hunting techniques and complex communication codes. Learn about the role of family and importance of play. And leave with a deeper connection to one of the sea’s mightiest, most magnificent animals.

While at SeaWorld, I was also encouraged to learn about the park’s efforts at animal rescue, research and conservation.  With their history spanning more than 50 years and benefiting more than 28,000 animals, responding to wildlife in crisis is a commitment SeaWorld does not take lightly.

Witness what SeaWorld San Diego has been up to with their all new Orca Encounter Show. Experience a whole new way to connect with the ocean’s most powerful predator. Dive deeper into their masterful hunting techniques and complex communication codes. Learn about the role of family and importance of play. And leave with a deeper connection to one of the sea’s mightiest, most magnificent animals.

Take this beaver for example.  He was adopted by SeaWorld as a baby after a group of hikers found him alone in the woods.  Today he is an official SeaWorld Animal Ambassador and gets to meet and greet thousands of children throughout San Diego county as a part of SeaWorld’s community educational programs.

Witness what SeaWorld San Diego has been up to with their all new Orca Encounter Show. Experience a whole new way to connect with the ocean’s most powerful predator. Dive deeper into their masterful hunting techniques and complex communication codes. Learn about the role of family and importance of play. And leave with a deeper connection to one of the sea’s mightiest, most magnificent animals.

Ocean Explorer at SeaWorld San Diego

In addition to the new Orca Encounter, SeaWorld recently opened a new area in the park called Ocean Explorer, geared towards kids ages 4 to 8 years old.

Witness what SeaWorld San Diego has been up to with their all new Orca Encounter Show. Experience a whole new way to connect with the ocean’s most powerful predator. Dive deeper into their masterful hunting techniques and complex communication codes. Learn about the role of family and importance of play. And leave with a deeper connection to one of the sea’s mightiest, most magnificent animals.

Ocean Explorer has several fun rides for your child to go on including:

Submarine Quest – Join an elite deep-sea research team aboard Submarine Quest on a mission to collect data to help some of the sea’s most mysterious animals.

Witness what SeaWorld San Diego has been up to with their all new Orca Encounter Show. Experience a whole new way to connect with the ocean’s most powerful predator. Dive deeper into their masterful hunting techniques and complex communication codes. Learn about the role of family and importance of play. And leave with a deeper connection to one of the sea’s mightiest, most magnificent animals.

Tentacle Twirl – Catch a current of fun as you take to the skies on this exhilarating swing ride.

Octarock – Like the ebb and flow of a playful tide, feel the rhythm of this rockin’ ride.

Witness what SeaWorld San Diego has been up to with their all new Orca Encounter Show. Experience a whole new way to connect with the ocean’s most powerful predator. Dive deeper into their masterful hunting techniques and complex communication codes. Learn about the role of family and importance of play. And leave with a deeper connection to one of the sea’s mightiest, most magnificent animals.

Aqua Scout – Bounce, bump and bumble around aboard six mini subs.

Sea Dragon Drop – Enjoy just-right thrills on this shot-n-drop tower scaled for younger explorers.

SeaWorld San Diego Most Popular Shows

And for all you die hard fans, you’ll be happy to know that SeaWorld still performs many of their original shows which first put them on the map.  Including the Dolphins Days Live Show where dolphins and pilot whales show off their athleticism and playfulness.

Witness what SeaWorld San Diego has been up to with their all new Orca Encounter Show. Experience a whole new way to connect with the ocean’s most powerful predator. Dive deeper into their masterful hunting techniques and complex communication codes. Learn about the role of family and importance of play. And leave with a deeper connection to one of the sea’s mightiest, most magnificent animals.

Witness what SeaWorld San Diego has been up to with their all new Orca Encounter Show. Experience a whole new way to connect with the ocean’s most powerful predator. Dive deeper into their masterful hunting techniques and complex communication codes. Learn about the role of family and importance of play. And leave with a deeper connection to one of the sea’s mightiest, most magnificent animals.

Witness what SeaWorld San Diego has been up to with their all new Orca Encounter Show. Experience a whole new way to connect with the ocean’s most powerful predator. Dive deeper into their masterful hunting techniques and complex communication codes. Learn about the role of family and importance of play. And leave with a deeper connection to one of the sea’s mightiest, most magnificent animals.

Witness what SeaWorld San Diego has been up to with their all new Orca Encounter Show. Experience a whole new way to connect with the ocean’s most powerful predator. Dive deeper into their masterful hunting techniques and complex communication codes. Learn about the role of family and importance of play. And leave with a deeper connection to one of the sea’s mightiest, most magnificent animals.

And the Sea Lions Live show where audiences get to watch what comics Clyde & Seamore are up to in their family-favorite TV and music spoofs.

Witness what SeaWorld San Diego has been up to with their all new Orca Encounter Show. Experience a whole new way to connect with the ocean’s most powerful predator. Dive deeper into their masterful hunting techniques and complex communication codes. Learn about the role of family and importance of play. And leave with a deeper connection to one of the sea’s mightiest, most magnificent animals.

Witness what SeaWorld San Diego has been up to with their all new Orca Encounter Show. Experience a whole new way to connect with the ocean’s most powerful predator. Dive deeper into their masterful hunting techniques and complex communication codes. Learn about the role of family and importance of play. And leave with a deeper connection to one of the sea’s mightiest, most magnificent animals.

SeaWorld Seasame Street Parade

New for this summer, The Sesame Street Party Parade is marching excitement throughout SeaWorld. This colorful, musical, and show-stopping parade is fun enough to get the whole family dancing.

This event features 10 larger-than-life themed floats including Sesame Street favorites such as Mr. Hooper’s Store and Count’s Castle. The whole family will be singing and dancing along with Elmo and his furry cast of friends as they join more than 20 dancers along the parade route.

SeaWorld San Diego Location

SeaWorld San Diego is located at 500 Sea World Dr, San Diego, CA 92109.

To learn more about SeaWorld’s new Orca Encounter and arrange your next visit, go to www.seaworld.com!

Happy Field Tripping!

Jilleen

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  4. Surbhi K. says

    We are due for another visit, my kiddos love the sesame street play area, I love learning new things about the sea life!

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  5. Alice Hsu says

    We haven’t been there yet. I think my kids would like be it since they love the dolphins. They will be in awe to see the Orca!!!

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  6. Rita says

    I haven’t been to Sea World since I was little, so I’d love the chance to go back and experience it with my own kids! Thanks for this chance to win tickets!

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  7. Jennifer Robinett says

    This is where my Daughter wants to go for her 5th Birthday! This would be perfect, Thanks for this opportunity!!💕

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  11. Erin says

    My kids are just transitioning from a 3-year dinosaur phase into a newly-found fascination with sharks, whales, and other ocean life. My 5 year old daughter recently heard about SeaWorld from a fellow homeschooler and has been asking to go – she is in awe of the fact that such a place exists! And our son, 3, is completely smitten with orcas, so this is his dream! We would love to continue to inspire wonder and inquiry about these incredible creatures in both of them! ☺️

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  16. Rosa Cuevas says

    Id love to win tix to sea world beacause iv never taken my kids and my 6yr old has been asking to go.

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  19. Nancy Branchaud says

    I love Sea World and am so pleased to hear that the new Orca show is entertaining! I wondered how they would handle the change. Thanks for sharing the information. Now I hope to win tickets so we can check it out for ourselves.

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  21. Lindsay Bade says

    The Orca Encounter looks amazing. My girls would love it! We homeschool so this would be a field trip of a lifetime for them!

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  23. valerie says

    ive been to the la zoo, fresno zoo, disneyland, knotts berry farm and every other park out there except the san diego zoo. so this is why i would love to win. because ive never been there before.

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  24. Pamela Haddad says

    My friend’s boys would love to have a good summer story to tell when they go back to school. and what could be better than SeaWorld?! I would love to take them there and see the wonder in their eyes as they pet a dolphin and see otters playing for the first time! It will be like it’s my first time, too. Thanks for the chance to win and take them!!

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