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Sea World, Orlando, Florida
Enjoy the underwater wonderland!
Explore the wonders of the ocean in this amazing 200 plus
acre marine complex that combines entertainment with wildlife
education. Attractions include the Terror of the Deep featuring
deadly sharks at eye level (thankfully in glass tanks), Penguin
Encounter and Wild Arctic featuring a replica of an Antarctica
like iceberg filled with polar bears and snow birds, Journey
to Atlantis featuring a waterslide & roller coaster, and
of course the Shamu Adverture show spotlighting the most popular
Killer Whale in the world performing amazing tricks.
Although overshadowed by Walt Disney World and Universal
Park, Sea World in Orlando Florida is the world’s largest
marine adventure park and a first rate attraction.
This educational theme park is devoted to teaching young
and old the wonders and fragile condition of the world’s
marine life. Highlights include the Dolphin Nursery (featuring
dolphin moms and their babies), Journey to Atlantis (a high
speed, high tech water ride), Manatees: the Last Generation
(an educational area devoted to this loveable endangered species),
the Sea Lion and Otter Stadium, Penguin Encounter (a recreation
of Antarctica), Terrors of the Deep (featuring barracudas
and sharks), Tropical Reef (featuring an incredible variety
of colorful fish) and of course Shamu’s Adventure featuring
the killer whale amazing audiences with his talents.
Seaworld’s newly opened Discovery Cove is a small
intimate 32 acre park that is strictly limited to only 1,000
visitors per day (compared to 40,000 visitors for Disney World).
Featuring a recreation of a Caribbean island lagoon complete
with sandy beaches, coral reefs and of course dolphins, this
tropical paradise is amazing. Although the price is steep,
those willing to pay $120 extra are allowed to swim with the
dolphins which is a memorable highlight for many visitors.
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