SeaWorld Orlando have announced the Return of “Inside Look,” Featuring All-New Behind the Scenes Animal Care Experiences. This event is included with regular park admission and features some behind the scenes experiences only available to guests during the event which is running during the weekends of 11-12 and 17-18 January. This event is extremely popular and highly attended, so guests are encouraged to arrive early to access this exclusive offering. Having done a few behind the scenes bits at SeaWorld myself I definitely recommend it!
What is Inside Look? It’s an annual experience that brings guests behind-the-scenes to learn more about animal care at one of the world’s leading zoological organizations. Guests will be able to visit places and meet people who care for SeaWorld’s animals every day and see the conservation work led by the park’s animal care experts around the clock. What makes Inside Look especially unique is the level of access guests receive during the event. While select behind-the-scenes experiences are offered at SeaWorld Orlando throughout the year for purchase, Inside Look is the only time guests can hear directly from the animal care professionals, aquarists, and rescue team members who work hands-on with the animals every day.
What can you expect?
NEW: Inside Antarctica (Penguin Habitat)
Guests can go behind the scenes and step inside SeaWorld Orlando’s Antarctica habitat, home to six species of penguins, including emperor penguins. Led by animal care specialists, this experience offers a closer look at how the team cares for these cold-climate birds and maintains their specialized habitat year-round. SeaWorld Orlando is the only place in the Western Hemisphere where guests can get up-close to Space is limited, tickets must be reserved in person.
NEW: Inside Birds of Prey
Guests can go behind the scenes at SeaWorld Orlando’s Mammal, Avian & Exotic Wildlife care area for a closer look at birds of prey in a dedicated space not typically open to the public. Led by knowledgeable animal care specialists, this experience features a variety of species including owls and a bald eagle. This experience offers guests the opportunity to observe a bird up close while learning about specialized care, training, and conservation efforts that support these remarkable animals.
Inside Marine Mammal Care (Dolphin Nursery)
Guests can enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at how SeaWorld Orlando’s animal care team prepares specialized diets for dolphins, followed by an opportunity to meet a dolphin at the Dolphin Nursery. Led by expert animal care specialists, this experience highlights how learned animal behaviors support wellness checks and allow teams to conduct vital health examinations. Space is limited; tickets must be reserved in person.
Inside the SeaWorld Rescue Center
Guests can visit the home base of the SeaWorld Rescue Team to meet and hear from the dedicated filtration experts, animal care personnel, lab technicians, and veterinarians who work 24/7 to deliver life-saving care to animals in need. Guests can learn more about SeaWorld’s Rescue Center that has the capacity to care for hundreds of animals. SeaWorld’s Rescue Teams have aided over 42,650 sick, injured, and orphaned animals, giving them a second chance at life.
Inside Coral Rescue
Guests can go behind the scenes with SeaWorld Orlando’s coral biologists to learn about the vital work underway to protect and restore Florida’s Coral Reef. Often called the “rainforests of the ocean,” coral reefs are living colonies that play a critical role in supporting marine life and maintaining healthy ecosystems. During these expert-led talks, biologists share insights into the current state of Florida’s reefs and ongoing conservation efforts.
Inside Manta Aquarium
Guests can take a rare topside look inside Manta Aquarium and learn how SeaWorld Orlando’s aquarists care for more than 3,000 marine animals across 10 unique aquariums. From vibrant corals and tropical fish to sleek sharks, this behind-the-scenes experience offers insight into the daily care and expertise required to maintain this awe-inspiring habitat.
Inside Shark Encounter
Guests can enjoy a rare topside view inside Shark Encounter and discover what it takes to care for sharks and sawfish in SeaWorld Orlando’s 700,000-gallon habitat. This behind-the-scenes experience offers insight into daily animal care, including visits to the medical pool where annual physicals are conducted. Guests will also learn how the habitat is maintained, from the moving walkway used during cleaning to the specialized feeding practices that keep these animals thriving.
Presentations & Animal Care Specialist Talks
Get closer to the animals and the experts who care for them through engaging, behind-the-scenes presentations across the park. From trainer insights to diver stories, these talks offer a deeper look at daily care, training, and the strong relationships built between animals and their dedicated teams. Learn how expertise, trust, and passion come together in every presentation.
Family Fun & Games
Jump into the fun with interactive games, hands-on family activities, and a park-wide scavenger hunt that brings SeaWorld’s animal care stories to life. Cheer on teams during a high-energy trivia showdown, create and play in family activity zones, and test your knowledge as you explore Inside Look locations throughout the park. Learning, laughter, and friendly competition included.
World Class Animal Care, Accredited and Regulated by Experts
SeaWorld operates under the oversight of multiple federal and state agencies dedicated to animal welfare and conservation, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), as well as state agencies such as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. SeaWorld is federally licensed by the USDA, a requirement to care for and exhibit exotic animals and marine mammals, and this license is renewed every three years with formal renewal and routine inspections that review animal habitats, veterinary care, husbandry practices, records, and overall welfare standards. USFWS and NMFS provide complementary oversight of marine mammals and other species at our parks and enforce key conservation laws, including the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act.
In addition to all the cool stuff you can do if you’re visiting SeaWorld this month I just wanted to share a lovely story – SeaWorld have recently rescued a turtle in need of care who is currently in rehabilitation. Check out these pics of his journey so far.
Smiles Included,
Abby
