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Show x V Vv V v feci i X 1 - I j ).' j ! v X ' l X I I ti THANK YOU, MISS! Sea more the sea lion, star of Sea World's "Spooky Kooky Castle," thanks a young volunteer (rom the audience for helping him try to find the castle uherehe must attend the reading of his uncle's will. Sea world acclaimed by visitors as top - marine life attraction During its 20 years, Sea World of California has regularly been recognized as a top marine zoological park. Time Magazine calls it the "...best planned, best slocked..." oceanarium in the United States. Sea World has been ranked the number two family attraction in California, second only to Disneyland. One of the newer attractions at Sea World is the magnificent Penguin Encounter, presented by ARCO and home to more than 400 birds of both north and south polar .regions. A highlight of a visit to the San Diego attraction is the magnificent dolphin petting pool. Here visitors actually pet and feed several species of dolphins and whales. The exhibit affords guests the op-portunity op-portunity to appreciate the innate sociable nature of these marine animals. The petting pool also serves as the primary site for Sea Md's successful dolphin breeding program. Sea World's star killer whale, . Siamu, is always a favorite. Here j fc close relationship with the I animal and trainer is on display. A wiety of natural behaviors are demonstrated during this music-fled music-fled program, a stunning tribute to great achievement in the field animal behavior. , "Spooky Kooky Castle," the Coca- Seal and Otter show, wins the I arts of young and old. The crazy f ae of a haunted mansion and a Jissing will, stars sea lion sleuths !'"e and Seamore. When a large, tbbery walrus suddenly appears, (mes as quite a surprise to a lighted audience. There's also the Sparkletts Water Fantasy show, featuring water displays that dance to music and the ancient art of Japanese pearl diving by ama divers at Japanese Village. The real joy of Sea World comes in the delight of learning about the wonders of marine life while being thoroughly entertained. Thirty educational displays are presented throughout the lushly landscaped park in such an attractive and informative in-formative manner that it is easy to spend a whole day exploring the experiences they offer. A California tide pool" exhibit awaits families who enjoy the learn-by-experiencing approach. Here guests may pick up bat stars and view sea anemones and spiny lobsters while narrators discuss the many fascinating features of these and a myriad of other tide pool animals. A two-acre wonderland of nautically-themed play e'ements awaits children at Cap'n Kids' World. Youngsters can be amused for hours on play equipment such as the "Fishnet Climb" and "King of the Wave," a nine-foot vinyl wave waiting to be climbed. Of special interest to the first-time first-time Sea World visitor is the guided tour program. For a nominal fee, highly trained guides provide fascinating tidbits of information as they escort guests through some of Sea World's exhibits as well as several behind-the-scene areas. Included in the 90-minute peek at what makes Sea World tick are visits to the Penguin Encounter support area and the shark exhibit laboratory. |
