Orlando Animal Encounters
Orlando is known for its theme park thrills, but did you know Orlando is the perfect place to enjoy one-of-a-kind animal experiences as well? From zoos and theme park animal areas to tucked away, unique animal encounters, Orlando has a variety of up-close experiences to satisfy any animal lover.
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Discovery Cove
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A treat for any sea-life aficionado, Discovery Cove is a truly unique animal experience where you can swim with bottlenose dolphins, feed tropical birds, walk on the ocean floor and swim freely with huge stingrays and a variety of colorful tropical fish. Discovery Cove offers families a totally immersive, all-inclusive experience, where depending on your chosen package, the price of admission includes everything from up-close animal encounters to unlimited dining, entertainment and equipment rentals.
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SeaWorld’s Wild Artic Experience
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If you’re interested in the arctic, you’ll love SeaWorld’s Wild Arctic behind the scenes experience. It’s a 60-minute interactive program where you and your family can discover all about amazing animals like walruses, seals and beluga whales. You can talk to experts, experience unique animal interactions and see for yourself what makes these beautiful creatures so special and fascinating. This animal experience is an additional $59 on top of park admission.
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SeaWorld’s Up-Close Penguin Tour
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Penguins captivate animal lovers unlike any other species in the animal kingdom, and SeaWorld’s behind the scenes penguin tour in Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin puts you face to face with our furry friends. On a private 45-minute walking tour, you’ll be able to hear from SeaWorld’s animal experts about what it takes to care for these special birds. You’ll also be able interact with and touch a penguin, an unforgettable experience for any penguin lover. The up-close penguin interaction experience is an additional $59 on top of park admission.
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Exotic Animal Experience in Orlando
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Exotic Animal Experience is one of the most unique, hands-on and interactive animal encounters in Florida. Enjoy exhibits featuring lemurs, kangaroos, muntjac deer, kinkajou, llamas and even zebras! Located just 15 minutes from Orlando International Airport, Exotic Animal Experience is allows for truly up-close and personal animal encounters and visits are by appointment only. Different packages are offered depending on the type of experience you’re seeking, with interactive group tours as well as private tours within the animal enclosures.
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Disney Animal Kingdom’s Wild Africa Trek
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The Wild Africa Trek is a privately guided VIP expedition offering close encounters with African wildlife in pristine habitat recreations. On this separately priced tour, you can roam with wild animals on this 3-hour safari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park. See yawning hippos and hissing crocodiles just 10 feet below as you walk across a shaky rope bridge (with a safety harness of course!), and ride in a rugged safari vehicle over an open savanna teeming with majestic African creatures—from towering giraffes to powerful rhinos. All the while, you’ll be learning little-known facts about exotic African animals from Disney’s expert wildlife guides.
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The Backstage Safari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
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The Backstage Safari in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one of the most unique animal encounters in the world, offering a fascinating 3-hour look into how Disney Cast members tend to the over 1,500 animal inhabitants of the park. You will enjoy an eye-opening tour of the facilities where the animals are cared for, and also experience an exhilarating safari. You’ll be able to visit the Animal Nutrition Center and see how over 3 tons of food are prepared and distributed each day, as well as go behind the scenes and explore a backstage animal housing area and state-of-art veterinary facilities.
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