Sea Lion Encounter

Get up close and personal with a California Sea Lion. You will have an intimate interaction with one of our resident Sea Lions. With our unique Sea Lion Encounter, you can go behind the scenes and interact with these charismatic animals. Participants will work directly with our trainers feeding, touching and receiving a kiss from a California Sea Lion. You will receive a 5×7 photo to take home with you! Book your Sea Lion encounter now at Ocean Adventures Marine Park. All proceeds go to The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies.

Get up close and personal with one of our resident sea lions in our sea lion encounter program. 

program Details

$65 per participant which includes admission into Ocean Adventures Marine Park when pre-booked online. Limited spots available, please book online in advance. 

  • Participants will have an intimate interaction with one of our resident Sea Lions. You will work directly with our trainers who will help you feed, touch and receive a kiss from a California Sea Lion. You will receive a 5×7 photo to take home with you!

  • 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.
  • $35 USB is available for purchase. Our photographers will capture your entire experience and provide you with digital copies to share with loved ones.
  • Participants must be at least 48” tall AND at least 8 years old.
  • Pregnant women will not be allowed to participate.
  • Must be able to walk/stand on their own to participate
  • This program requires moderate physical fitness.  Any physical impairment such as inability to walk, confinement to wheelchair, unable to kneel, seizures, heart conditions, or other medical issues or special needs must be disclosed prior to booking this program and may limit participation. If you have any of these conditions, please call 228.896.9182 or email contactus@imms.org  for assistance in booking or alternate programming options.  Failure to adhere to Program Requirements may result in IMMS cancelling your program without a refund. 

  • This is not a private session. You may share this experience with other guest.
  • 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
  • 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.

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