Animal Encounter: Penguin
Hang out with a penguin behind-the-scenes! Join an Aquarium educator and animal care staff for this close encounter.
Animal Encounter: Penguin
Hang out with a penguin behind-the-scenes! Join an Aquarium educator and animal care staff for this close encounter.
Credit: Robin Riggs
Go behind the behind-the-scenes to spend time with a playful penguin. Learn about our colony and how we care for them in this 30-minunte encounter.
Important Information
- Guests must wear closed-toed shoes for this encounter.
- Access to the behind-the-scenes area requires walking up several stairs. If accommodations are needed, please call (562) 590-3100, ext. 0.
Animal Encounter Confirmation Materials
Once you have booked your Animal Encounter, please have each paying participant complete the waiver and release form and bring it with you on the date of your encounter.
Animal Encounter Waiver and Release Form
10:00 a.m. arrival
Book at least 48 hours in advance
$157.50 per Aquarium member
Aquarium admission included
Minimum of 2 and maximum of 4 participants per day for the same group booking.
10:00 a.m. arrival
Book at least 48 hours in advance
$157.50 per Aquarium member
Aquarium admission included
Minimum of 2 and maximum of 4 participants per day for the same group booking.
The Shark & Ray and Penguin Encounters offer options for those with accessibility needs. Service animals may not be present behind-the-scenes or in habitats. In order for our guests with service animals to enjoy this experience to the fullest, Aquarium staff members will be available to hold, walk, or kennel the service animals. Another Aquarium staff member will accompany the guest through the animal encounter. For more information, please review our service animal policy. Please call 562-590-3100. ext. 0 to schedule an animal encounter.
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