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.

This Week's Hours

Last entry for guests will be 15 minutes before closing

  • Thursday OPEN 10:00 AM-7:00 PM
  • Friday OPEN 10:00 AM-7:00 PM
  • Saturday OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM
  • Sunday OPEN 10:00 AM-7:00 PM
  • Monday OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM
  • Tuesday OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM
  • Wednesday OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM
Thursday, May 22, 2025
  • OPEN 10:00 AM-7:00 PM

Friday, May 23, 2025
  • OPEN 10:00 AM-7:00 PM

Saturday, May 24, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Sunday, May 25, 2025
  • OPEN 10:00 AM-7:00 PM

Monday, May 26, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Wednesday, May 28, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Thursday, May 29, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Friday, May 30, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Saturday, May 31, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Sunday, June 1, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-6:00 PM

Monday, June 2, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-4:30 PM

Tuesday, June 3, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Wednesday, June 4, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Thursday, June 5, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Friday, June 6, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Saturday, June 7, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Sunday, June 8, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-6:00 PM

Monday, June 9, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Tuesday, June 10, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Thursday, June 12, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Friday, June 13, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Saturday, June 14, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Sunday, June 15, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-6:00 PM

Monday, June 16, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Thursday, June 19, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Friday, June 20, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Saturday, June 21, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

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Aquarium Adventure - Touch Stingrays

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.

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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Penguin Encounter

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.

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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.

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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.

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