Discover Harbor Seals

Gentle, yet playful, our Harbor seals will melt your heart while you touch and feed them during this special interaction.

DISCOVER HARBOR SEALS

Fast Facts

Price: $48.00

Ages: 8 and up

Duration: ~10 minutes

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* Does not include admission

Interact with our harbor seals

Harbor seals can be found along the coastlines of Alaska and the eastern and western coastlines of the United States. Unlike sea lions, harbor seals have a fused pelvic bone preventing them from moving their pelvis under their hip bone to walk on land. Instead, you will see them galumphing, or undulating their bodies to move across land. Harbor seals are known for their gentle and playful nature and we can’t wait to introduce you to a member of our harbor seal family.

REQUIREMENTS

Participants must be at least eight (8) years of age due to height limitations and educational content. Age limit is strictly enforced.
Participants with special needs including mobility, seeing, or hearing impairments must contact Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park prior to reserving the encounter.

POLICIES

Encounter must be paid in full at the time of reservation.
Encounters continue rain or shine, no refunds or exchanges due to inclement weather.
24-hour notice must be given in order to receive a full refund of the purchase price.
In the event that an encounter must be rescheduled within 24 hours prior to the encounter start time, or after a missed encounter, a rebooking fee of 25% of the encounter purchase price will be applied. Rebooking is subject to program availability and is not guaranteed.
Cameras/phones are not allowed into animal enclosures or on docks as participants’ hands must be free to interact with the animals. Family and friends are welcome to take photos from general admission viewing areas.
For the safety of the animals, remove jewelry and loose articles from pockets prior to the start of the encounter.
All pricing is subject to change.

Frequently Asked Questions

What else does the encounter include?BlueIvoryCreative2023-03-15T17:51:54-05:00

What else does the encounter include?

Although each program is different in order to incorporate variety for the animals, the program may include feeding and giving various behavior signals while interacting with the seals.

Will I get to touch the harbor seals?BlueIvoryCreative2023-03-15T17:51:54-05:00

Will I get to touch the harbor seals?

Yes, the program includes the opportunity to touch the harbor seals.

Can I reschedule my encounter for a different day if something comes up? What if I miss my scheduled encounter?BlueIvoryCreative2023-03-16T15:24:51-05:00

Can I reschedule my encounter for a different day if something comes up? What if I miss my scheduled encounter?

If more than 24 hours notice is given, an encounter can be rescheduled at no charge. Rescheduling is subject to program availability and is not guaranteed. In the event that an encounter must be rescheduled within the 24-hour window prior to the encounter start time, or after a missed encounter, a rebooking fee of 25% of the encounter purchase price will be applied. Call 850-243-9046 x 4 for assistance.

Can I get a refund if I need to cancel my reservation?BlueIvoryCreative2023-03-16T15:24:10-05:00

Can I get a refund if I need to cancel my reservation?

24-hour notice must be given in order to receive a full refund of the purchase price. Call 850-243-9046 x 4 for assistance.

Can I get a refund if it is raining on the day of my encounter?BlueIvoryCreative2023-03-15T17:51:55-05:00

Can I get a refund if it is raining on the day of my encounter?

Encounters continue rain or shine, no refunds or exchanges due to inclement weather.

Does the encounter price include general admission?BlueIvoryCreative2023-03-15T17:51:55-05:00

Does the encounter price include general admission?

Unless otherwise noted, the encounter price does not include general admission. General admission must be purchased in addition to the encounter.

My child is seven years old, can they participate?BlueIvoryCreative2023-03-15T17:51:55-05:00

My child is seven years old, can they participate?

No, due to height limitations and educational content, participants must be at least eight (8) years of age.

Can I take photos during my encounter?BlueIvoryCreative2023-03-15T17:51:55-05:00

Can I take photos during my encounter?

Cameras/phones are not allowed into animal enclosures or on docks as participants’ hands must be free to interact with the animals. Family and friends are welcome to take photos from viewing areas.

“These guys are so cute and really smart!

We got to touch them and they do not feel like what I thought they would. Incredible experience!”

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