Which SeaWorld animal encounter is best?

My two favorite parts of SeaWorld's animal experiences are the dolphins and sea lions. My husband loves sharks! So, with budgeting and timelines in mind, these are the three we started with. We would have loved to experience the whales, but it was a bit more limited and costly.



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All these reasons and more are why SeaWorld Orlando has been recognized as the #1 theme park and more by our guests and industry experts alike.

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What is the Best Month to Visit SeaWorld Orlando? According to recent data from Crowd Calendar, the best time to visit SeaWorld is in September and the first half of October, when the park is least crowded, with an average daily crowd level of 2 out of 10.

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That being said, you absolutely can have a great and efficient day at SeaWorld if one day is all that you have. Just be sure to prioritize your time – between the rides, shows, attractions, and sheer number of animal exhibits, you will find your day goes by quickly here!

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Our animal care specialists will guide you through a unique, hands-on experience that allows you to touch and feed these amazing arctic animals.

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Weekends, Thursday, and Friday are busy days at this park. Monday through Wednesday are usually better days to visit because tourists coming for a week in Orlando go to the Disney and Universal parks early in their stays, saving SeaWorld for the end, if at all.

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1/2 day is doable, but its a park that has lots to explore. You can get most of the highlights in 1/2 day. If you're thinking about spending the latter half of a day at a theme park, look into what tickets they sell to convention-goers.

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Stay at least 6 to 8 hours. Staying for this amount of time will allow you to see all of the shows, animal exhibits and encounters, and rides.

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That being said, you absolutely can have a great and efficient day at SeaWorld if one day is all that you have. Just be sure to prioritize your time – between the rides, shows, attractions, and sheer number of animal exhibits, you will find your day goes by quickly here!

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