Sea Lion Encounter at Ocean World in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

There's nothing more playful than a sea lion. The two male and six female sea lions in the encounter offer our guests a very special experience.

You are invited into unique pool areas where you can touch, feed, pet and play with our comical, agile sea lions.

At the end of the encounter, guests get a hug, a big wet kiss and a photo of a lifetime! Take your own or order them.

Come to see our Patagonian sea lions, aptly named the clowns of the sea; swim, dive, leap, bark and show off their acrobatic skills and you'll be ready to sign up for an up-close meeting in one of our interaction pools. Be sure to book your opportunity to meet, pet and feed these fascinating, gregarious mammals!

Ocean World has eight Southern Sea Lions (Otaria byronia) which participate in either the Sea Lion Show or Encounter.

Also known as the Patagonian sea lion, they can be found on both the Atlantic and Pacific shores South America. The sea lions at Ocean World come from Uruguay, where harvesting of sea lion pups for fur is still allowed.

They have a life span of about 20 years and males can reach a size of up to 700 lbs. while females do not get larger than 300 lbs.

Includes:
~ Round trip bus transfers from nearby hotels (surcharges apply from some hotels).
~ Snorkeling in Tropical Reef Aquarium with Equipment Included (For children as of 6 years).
~ Swimming in the Tiger Grotto, separated from tigers only by a glass.
~ Dolphin Show (Twice a day), Shark Show (Four times a day), Sea Lions Show (Twice a Day), Tropical Bird Show (Twice a Day).
~ Rainforest and birds exhibit.
~ Observation of all interactive programs.
~ Usage of Dolphin Beach (Lounge Chairs included).
~ Sea Lion Encounter.

~What to Bring~
~ Swim Wear underneath clothes
~ Change of clothes
~ Towel for after program
~ Extra money or credit cards for photos, videos or gifts
~ Sun Block

Important Notes:
~ Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult 18 & over.
~ Minimum age to participate is 6.
~ Tour operates rain or shine.
~ Pregnant women are not permitted.
~ If guests are found to be intoxicated or in violation of any of the restrictions listed, or do not follow instructions from our trainers (which may be detrimental to the safety of the animals or other persons in the session) we reserve the right to remove them from the session without providing a refund or rebook the session.
~ This tour offers hotel pick-up in the areas of Susua/Cabarete for an additional $5.00 per person round trip or from Bahia Principe/Luperon Hotels for $10.00 per person round trip. Client pays for any additional amounts for the transfer upon arrival at Ocean World.

Rate includes hotel pickup from nearby hotels. Prices are in US dollars. There is no child discount and the minimum age to participate is 6 years old. Pregnant guests are not permitted in interactive programs.Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-217-2181.