Dolphins Plus offers a Sea Lion Encounter program twice daily at 11:30 am and 3:00 pm. The sea lion experience is an excellent blend of education and exciting interaction with a California sea lion.

The swim portion of the program is preceded by a 20-30 minute educational briefing, during which participants learn about various topics including: California sea lion habitat, feeding habits, predation, reproductive biology, threats to longevity, and conservation. Swimmers also receive information about our own California sea lions’ life histories and personalities, as well as important guidelines for conduct during the session.

Following the briefing, participants have the opportunity to meet Wono, our energetic and rambunctious California sea lion. Participants will complete a series of trained behaviors with Wono during a session mediated by one of our professional marine mammal trainers. This interaction portion of the program takes part in three stages: on a floating platform, from an underwater bench, and completely in the water. The combination of behaviors varies but may include activities such as flipper tows, kisses, hugs, high fives, jumps, splash fights, and body rubs.

The Sea Lion Encounter is a personalized program dedicated to one on one interaction with Wono. The experience is limited to two participants per session and is offered twice daily, seven days a week. To complete the in-water portion of this program, participants must be comfortable in water approximately 10-15 feet deep. Wono does enjoy interacting with her new human friends from the floating platform or bench, so accommodations may be made (with advance notice) for individuals who are uncomfortable in the water. Participants must be seven years of age or older and speak English.

Sea Lion Swim Program Prices
$140* per swimmer
*Add a Sea Lion Swim in combination with any Dolphin Swim for only $115.

Professional Photography Options
Our professional photographers are available to capture your dolphin swims on a PhotoCD:

Photo CD
Starting at $79.95

• Photo Package prices shown are for a single program with up to 2 swimmers
• Each additional swimmer add $10.00
• Please call for pricing on multiple programs with 2 or more swimmers
• Additional copies of your photo CD’s are available for $15.95
• Availability is limited so please sign up early, as our photography schedule fills up quickly.

(Prices subject to change without notice.)

Reservations CANNOT be made on-line. Please call the Dolphins Plus booking office for more information about our programs or to make a reservation.
Tel: (305) 451-1993 or Toll Free (866) 860-7946.
Email: info@dolphinsplus.com