$32 per participant which includes admission into Ocean Adventures Marine Park when pre-booked online. Limited spots available, please book online in advance. 

• Receive a kiss from one of our resident sea lions! Participants will receive a kiss on the cheek while our photographers capture your experience.
• Experience is available year round, Tuesday through Sunday.

• Observers watching the experience must be booked as a spectator add on ($27 per spectator–includes general admission into Ocean Adventures Marine Park when booked online in advance). They will be allowed to sit in the stands and take photos.

• Participants must be at least 48” tall AND at least 8 years old.
• Must be able to walk/stand on their own to participate
• This program requires moderate physical fitness.  Any physical impairment such as allergies, seizures, heart conditions, or other medical issues must be disclosed prior to participating in the program. If you have any of these conditions, please call 228.896.9182 for assistance in booking.

• This is not a private session. You may share this experience with up to nine other guest.
• Group photos are not offered for this experience.
• If at any time you seem hesitant, refuse to take the photo, or are uncooperative, we have the right to refuse the photo opportunity to ensure the safety of both the animal and participant
• This is a photo session not an encounter. Participant will not be able to touch the sea lion.
• All Experience Programs: Please remember that no animal is to be touched without explicit instructions and supervision from our staff. Please do not put any items in or over our animal habitats. Please be aware that all programs have some element outside and will require a light amount of walking. It is recommended guests pay attention to the weather and dress accordingly. Outside elements of any program may be canceled due to weather.

Cancellations must be made via e-mail to bills@imms.org.  Due to our cancellation fees, it is important to e-mail as soon as possible.  If you need additional assistance, please call 228-896-9182.

A refund less the processing fee will be issued for cancellations made at least 14 days in advance of program date. A 50%
refund less the processing fee will be issued for cancellations made between 13 and 7 days in advance of program date. No refunds will be given for cancellations made less than seven days in advance of program date.  Late arrivals or no shows will forfeit program participation and receive no refund.