Tours & Encounters
An Up-Close Experience
Experience even more wildlife up close with our encounters.
From interacting with penguins to swimming with sharks, our interactive encounters make your trip to WOW one to remember.
These encounters do not require general admission to Wonders of Wildlife. However if you wish to explore Wonders of Wildlife before or after your encounter, admission is required. Members receive discounted rates on encounters.
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Behind the WOW: Back of House Tours
Go beyond the exhibits and experience the inner workings of Wonders of Wildlife with our exclusive Back of House Tour! This guided adventure offers a rare look behind the scenes, showcasing the incredible care, science, and dedication that go into maintaining our world-class aquarium.
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Feed The Rays!
Help us feed our rays that circle around Shipwreck Reef! This interactive experience gives you an up-close encounter with Atlantic, blue-spotted, cownose, mangrove whipray, ribbontail, southern and yellow rays. Spots are limited! Make sure to reserve your feeding as an add-on when purchasing tickets online. Guests can pick up their cup of silverside fish at the cart near the ray touch experience.
Limited quantities available.
Penguin Encounter
Come face-to-feather with our Penguin Encounter at Penguin Cove. Learn about our gentoo penguins and immerse yourself into the sights, sounds and temperature of their environment. Your total Penguin Encounter experience will last 30-45 minutes with 15 minutes inside Penguin Cove. For your safety and theirs, touching or feeding the penguins is not permitted.
Out to Sea Feeding Frenzy
Experience meal time with the sharks and groupers as you dive beneath the surface during our Feeding Frenzy. Our state-of-the-art air helmets allow you to comfortably submerge underwater without diver certification. This experience is available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 12:30 p.m.
Out to Sea Shark Dive
The Out to Sea Shark Dive takes you underwater inside our steel enclosure to come face-to-fin with sand tiger sharks, brown sharks, and Atlantic goliath groupers. Our state-of-the-art air helmets allow you to comfortably submerge underwater without diver certification.