Sea Animal Encounters

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SEA ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS ISLAND

Introducing an island adventure like no other! Meet a dolphin, feed a sting ray, walk with the sharks or snorkel with exotic fish!

Prices are subject to change without prior notice.

Please be advised that the Ocean Walker experience is closed until further notice.

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Things to Remember:

☑️ sun block to keep you protected from the sun
☑️ a towel to dry off and keep you warm after your adventure
☑️ a bathing suit that will allow you to get close to our loved animals
☑️ a camera to capture these amazing moments (and if not we have photographers on request)

ENCOUNTER RATES AND TIMES

MEET A DOLPHIN

Please note: This is a dolphin interactive experience, not a swim program.
Participants must be 12 years of age or older to take part in the experience.

Below are some details regarding the “Meet a Dolphin” Program.

The program runs from Wednesday to Sunday out of season with a maximum of 3 guests per day.
The experience time is currently at 12h00 – to avoid delays, guests are required to arrive at uShaka Marine World Sea Animal Encounter Island at 11h15am to confirm booking and make payment.
(Time and Price are subject to change at short notice).
The cost of the “Meet a Dolphin” is currently:
• R900 (per person)
• R2 500 (group of 3 people)
• R2 700 (exclusive booking)
The program is not available during school and public holidays.

Your dolphin interactive experience includes:
- Meet and greet and briefing.
- Education session on our dolphin family.
- Animal training discussion.
- Animal care and welfare team guiding an experience with the dolphins.
o The experience will include participating in a training session as well as feeding a dolphin from the side of the training pool.

Experiences may differ from day to day, and season to season depending on the dolphins.
uShaka Marine World may need to cancel the experience at short notice due to animal care or guest concerns.

What you need to know about participating in the “Meet a Dolphin” program:

• All participants are required to sign an indemnity form prior to entering the dolphin area.
• For safety and communication purposes, participants must be able to speak and understand English.
• Unless special arrangements have been made participants must have adequate motor control skills to safely engage in the experience.
• Participants must be able to follow instructions promptly and should be prepared for the occasional splashing.
• In line with our biosecurity protocols, individuals with open wounds, cuts, or communicable illnesses such as colds or flu will not be permitted to participate.
• Pregnant guests cannot be accommodated in this program for health and safety reasons.
• The "Meet a Dolphin" experience will be thoughtfully tailored to accommodate the specific needs and abilities of differently abled individuals, ensuring accessibility, comfort, and meaningful participation for all guests. Please notify our bookings team of any such needs so that your experience can be planned and incorporated beforehand, such as the inclusion of a carer/facilitator and general accessibility.
• Please wear comfortable shorts.
• Avoid wearing loose or flowing items, such as sarongs, scarves, or anything that may dangle into the water.
• All participants must remove sunglasses, jewellery, and other accessories before the program begins, to ensure the safety of both guests and dolphins.

PLEASE NOTE: All bookings must be confirmed via telephone 2 days before the activity via 031-328 8052. If the booking is not confirmed 2 days in advance, it will be cancelled in favour of guests on the waiting list. Email responses will be handled from Wednesday to Sunday.

For bookings, kindly contact:
Sea Animal Encounters on 031-328 8052
Or

Email: seaanimalencountersbooking@ushakamarineworld.co.za.

OCEAN WALKER

*Please note that Ocean Walker is closed until further notice

Want to take a walk on the wet side? The innovative Ocean Walker allows you to walk slowly, rather like an astronaut, on the floor of the Open Ocean exhibit. Here you can gaze at the huge fish, rays and sand sharks as they mill slowly around you, completely unperturbed by your presence.

For more information, please call (031) 328 8052

Email:

seaanimalencountersbooking@ushakamarineworld.co.za

SNORKEL LAGOON

Get up close and personal with some of the most exciting creatures found off the KZN coastline, as you explore the nooks and crannies of the Snorkel Lagoon. Float above the splendor of colour beneath you, as corals shine and fish gleam. You will leave feeling exhilarated.

For more information, please call (031) 328 8052

Email:

seaanimalencountersbooking@ushakamarineworld.co.za

XPANDA SHARK DIVE

The Shark cage experience presents a greater challenge as you immerse yourself into a world of living sharks. Some sharks circle the cage whilst others glide slowly past. The Shark Dive is the easiest way to get close to these magnificent creatures.

For more information, please call (031) 328 8052 or

email us.

RAY FEED

Learn more about this graceful species whilst enjoying a hands-on experience. One of the truly great animal encounters, walk in water only waist deep and get up close with Spotted Eagle rays and feed them by hand.

Bookings essential. Bookings to be confirmed and paid for by 12pm.
For more information or to make a booking, please call (031) 328 8052 or email us.

FISH FEED

Take part in this kid-friendly activity that involves feeding a family of various fishy friends their lunch!

Fish Feed: Call (031) 328 8052
Please Note: Bookings are required via email.

BACK OF HOUSE TOUR

Discover the behind-the-scenes of Africa’s largest Marine Theme Park!

Please Note:
1. Back of House Tours require a minimum of 5 people.
2. Minimum age of 12 years old.

The Back of House tour is closed until further notice

Sea Animal Encounters Island has been identified as one of the ultimate places to experience in Durban.
Don’t leave here before you’ve
dive with sharks!

Where and how to buy your tickets:

You can purchase your Sea Animal Encounters Island tickets at its very own ticketing office which can be found at entrance Arena 5 in the Village Walk. You can also enter Sea Animal Encounters Island through the Sea World entrance. Please note that you do not have to purchase a Sea World ticket to enter the Island.