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Stingray Encounter

Wade into a truly unforgettable experience as you meet graceful stingrays in a rare up-close-and-personal encounter.

Aquatica features a family-friendly opportunity to get in the water and come face-to-fin with Cownose stingrays in an exotic setting where you will have the chance to touch, feed and marvel at these amazing animals!

  • Stingray Encounter

    Stingray Encounter

    Come face-to-fin with Cownose stingrays in an exotic setting where you will have the chance to touch, feed and marvel at these amazing animals

    On park operating days, SeaWorld + Aquatica park admission is required but not included in your program. Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a paid adult. Proper swimwear required. Any “animal experience reservations” can be changed or cancelled once for free as long as the change is 48 hours in advance of the reservation date, but there are charges for changes made within 48 hours or for more than one change. “Animal experience reservations” are nonrefundable with less than 48 hours' advance notice of cancellation. (Please be aware there is a $10 rescheduling fee per participant, per change) Please keep in mind if you arrive late, the orientation portion of the program may already be in progress. Your program may need to be rescheduled if space is available. Check in at the Ke-Re Reef Feeder Booth 15 minutes prior to the scheduled Stingray Encounter. Children 2 and under can participate with a paid adult at no additional charge. This program is subject to capacity limitations. Advanced reservations are recommended. *Pricing is subject to change without notice
    Prices Starting at
    Ages 10+ $15.00 /ea.
    Ages 3-9 $15.00 /ea.
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Accessibility

  • Guests enter through zero depth entry, however chairs and wheelchairs are not permitted in the pool.

    In order to access Ke-Re Reef in the Stingray Encounter, guests must meet the following criteria:

    • Ability to walk/stand without support or assistance from a companion/family member. This companion/family member must be a paid participant in the program.
    • Ability to enter and exit without endangering self or others
    • Appropriate observed conduct

    Team members are not allowed to assist guests in entering the water from their wheelchairs. Guests must be able to walk/shuffle in sand area towards entry ramp and down entry ramp. Full or braced arm casts, full and lower leg casts, or brace between legs are not permitted.

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