Animal Adventures

Overview

Go Behind-the-Scenes at Polar Bear Shores for the experience of a lifetime. This program takes participants on a rare journey where you may come face to face with one of the world's most amazing and intelligent land carnivores.

The experience is guided by a Sea World Education Officer, who will lead you on a journey of discovery. Learn about the Polar bears' fascinating abilities, gain a personal appreciation of the relationship between the preservation of the world's environment and the survival of its inhabitants, while touring the behind-the-scenes area of Polar Bear Shores. Program duration is approximately 60 minutes.

Behind-the-Scenes at Polar Bear Shores is suitable for all ages however is restricted to children aged 3 years and over and all children must be accompanied by a paying adult. The cost is $65.00* for adults and $30.00* for children aged 3 to 13 years inclusive.

Due to restricted space in the behind-the scenes areas, only one wheelchair or stroller is permitted per tour. Please check with Guest Services on the day of your visit if you wish to take a wheelchair or stroller.

No photography is allowed in the behind-the-scenes areas and for the safety of the animals we do not permit jewellery to be worn on any Animal Adventures program.

Behind-the-Scenes at Polar Bear Shores programs are available 7 days a week and have approximately six participants per program.

* Please note that there is no contact with the Polar bears.

** All prices are in Australian dollars, are subject to change without notice, and are inclusive of GST.

CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION

• Participants aged 3 - 13 years of age must be accompanied by a full paying adult.
• Participants must be able to speak and/or understand English, or have a translator participate in the program with them. There are no complimentary programs for translators. Persons acting as a translator must advise staff at the start of the program. Translators must satisfy all criteria.
• Participants must wear footwear.
• Participants must follow directions quickly to the satisfaction of staff.
• Participants must be able to quickly exit the back of house area unassisted.
• All personal belongings and effects, including bags, are not permitted on the tour.
• Photography is not permitted whilst in the back-of-house areas.
• Guests with disabilities are asked to call Customer Connect on 13 33 86 directly to determine suitability to participate in the Animal Adventures programs. Please note a limited number of special needs programs are available for people with disabilities that otherwise prohibit them from participating.