SeaWorld Orlando is one of the best and most well-known marine adventure park in the world. It is the home of unforgettable animal encounters, thrilling rides and a surface of more than 200 acres filled with world-class shows. Since its opening, more than eighty million people have enjoyed the thrilling mysteries of the sea and interacting with animals up-close.
SeaWorld Orlando is located at the intersection of Interstate 4 and the Bee Line Expressway, about ten minutes from downtown Orlando. Driving from the Orlando International Airport takes just 15 minutes. The park opens every day of the year at 9 a.m., and during holidays and summer the hours are extended.
There are several rides in SeaWorld Orlando that are not to be missed. Kraken, a floorless coaster, is the second longest roller-coaster in Florida. Journey to Atlantis is part roller-coaster, part water ride, and it plunges riders into a search for the lost city of Atlantis. The ride includes two of the wettest, steepest and fastest falls in the world. In 2009, Manta opened. The coaster is the second fastest and tallest flying roller-coaster in the world.
Daily shows starring Shamu and other killer whales reflect the astonishing power of the these animals. The "Clyde and Seamore Take Pirate Island" show features walruses, otters and sea lions. Other seasonal shows are also scheduled.
"Key West at SeaWorld" is developed on more than five acres and features the legendary animals and mystique of the Florida Keys. Visitors are allowed to touch and feed the dolphins in a tropical lagoon including rolling waves, a coral reef, underwater viewing and a sandy beach. "Carribean Tidepool" offers encounters with exotic sea creatures and tropical fish.
SeaWorld offers behind-the-scenes tours that let you explore the animal world and learn more about animals like penguins, polar bears and dolphins. Check SeaWorld's website for availability.
