Animal Adventures

Overview

Go Behind-the-Scenes at Polar Bear Shores for the experience of a lifetime. This program takes participants on a rare journey where you may come face to face with one of the world's most amazing and intelligent land carnivores.

The experience is guided by a Sea World Education Officer, who will lead you on a journey of discovery. Learn about the Polar bears' fascinating abilities, gain a personal appreciation of the relationship between the preservation of the world's environment and the survival of its inhabitants, while touring the behind-the-scenes area of Polar Bear Shores. Program duration is approximately 60 minutes.

Behind-the-Scenes at Polar Bear Shores is suitable for all ages however is restricted to children aged 3 years and over and all children must be accompanied by a paying adult. The cost is $65.00* for adults and $30.00* for children aged 3 to 13 years inclusive.

Due to restricted space in the behind-the scenes areas, only one wheelchair or stroller is permitted per tour. Please check with Guest Services on the day of your visit if you wish to take a wheelchair or stroller.

No photography is allowed in the behind-the-scenes areas.

Behind-the-Scenes at Polar Bear Shores programs are available Monday through to Friday only and have approximately six participants per program.

* Unfortunately we cannot guarantee that you will see the Polar bears in the behind-the-scenes tours and there is no contact with the Polar bears.

The Nikon Indy 300 will take place on the Gold Coast 23 – 26 October 2008. You may experience traffic delays on your route to Sea World due to this event so please allow additional travelling time to ensure you are on time for your Animal Adventures program.

** All prices are in Australian dollars, are valid until 30 June 2009, are subject to change without notice, and are inclusive of GST.

CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION

• Participants aged 3 - 13 years of age must be accompanied by a full paying adult.
• Participants must be able to speak and/or understand English, or have a translator participate in the program with them. There are no complimentary programs for translators. Persons acting as a translator must advise staff at the start of the program. Translators must satisfy all criteria.
• Participants must wear footwear.
• Participants must follow directions quickly to the satisfaction of staff.
• Photography is not permitted whilst in the back-of-house areas.
• Guests with disabilities are asked to call Customer Connect on 13 33 86 directly to determine suitability to participate in the Animal Adventures programs. Please note a limited number of special needs programs are available for people with disabilities that otherwise prohibit them from participating.