• Sea Lion Encounter at Gulf World Marine Park
• An all day admission to Gulf World
• Personal Flotation Devices

Exclusions

• Swimsuit and towels
• Photos of your experience
• Food & Beverage
• Transportation

• Swimsuit
• Towel
• ID

• ALL participant's first names, last names, and heights must be entered into the RESERVATION COMMENTS when booking. Failing to enter this information may cause the participant to miss the experience. Rescheduling or cancellation will be at Gulf World's discretion.
• No refunds will be given unless canceled by Gulf World. If the weather causes the park to close during the duration of your vacation, the tickets can be exchanged for a refund by calling TripShock. No refunds once you have redeemed your ticket at the park.
• Participants must be at least 12 years old and 56 inches tall to participate.
• Anyone that has any medical restrictions, special needs, prosthetics, or pacemakers is required to call 850-234-5271 to make arrangements.
• Participants must be physically fit and agile to access the animal habitat.
• No jewelry is allowed to be worn during the program for the safety of the animals.
• Participants will be measured before participating in program at check in.
• The use of personal flotation devices is required in all water programs.
• Bring your swimsuit and towel (recommended wearing suit under clothes).
• Participants must be free of open wounds and show no signs of illness.
• Guests may not bring coolers, food, or beverage items into the park.
• Expectant mothers are not eligible to participate in this program.
• Please leave valuables at home. Limited lockers are available.
• Small children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• Participants must be able to speak and understand English.
• No refunds will be given unless cancelled by Gulf World.
• Guests must arrive one hour prior to their encounter.
• Anyone allergic to fish is unable to participate.
• Please do not leave children unattended.
• No cameras or cell phones are allowed.
• Participants must be able to swim.

• Gulf World Marine Institute (GWMI) is a 501c3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of sea turtles and marine mammals. GWMI is proud to be a part of the Southeast Marine Mammal Stranding Network and the Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network. Working under permits from National Marine Fisheries Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, and Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission, GWMI plays an important role in rescuing and rehabilitating injured marine mammals and sea turtles throughout the Florida Panhandle.
• The habitats are filled with chlorinated saltwater and the water temperature averages between 70-75 degrees.
• You are welcome to leave the park and return the same day with your hand stamped or your receipt.
• Professional prints or digital photos may be purchased after the encounter in the Photography Center.
• Every Interactive Program is photographed by our professional photographers.
• This program can have groups of up to 6 people.