Help Train a Sea Lion

Presented by Truist

With our unique Sea Lion Encounter, you can go behind the scenes and interact with these charismatic animals. Over the course of approximately 30 minutes, you’ll enjoy an exclusive tour of the California sea lion facility and a special educational presentation on the sea lions, then participate in an exciting sea lion training session alongside Georgia Aquarium’s own animal trainers. The Sea Lion Encounter offers exclusive, up close and personal animal encounters with California sea lions while learning more about the Aquarium’s rescue, research and conservation initiatives.

Age Requirements

This program has specific age requirements for participation. Please ensure that your party adheres to the age requirements for this Animal Interactive.

  • Guests 15 years of age and under must come with a participating adult (1 adult per 3 minors required).
  • All participants must be ticketed for the Interaction.
  • Guests 17 and under must have a program liability waiver signed and dated by a parent or court-appointed legal guardian.
  • Must be 7+ to participate. 

If you do not follow the requirements, your program will be canceled.

You'll Get To...

  • Interact with a Sea Lion

    Under trainer-supervision, you'll get closer than ever before to our sea lions!

  • Work With a Trainer

    Learn from trainers who spend countless hours with these animals and can teach you about their habitats, conservation, feeding and more.

  • Take a Pic

    Take home with a pro-grade pic so you can share the memory of this moment with friends and family.

For guests with special needs, every effort will be made in order to allow participation in our Encounter. Please call 404-581-4000 to make a reservation and let the reservists know you have special needs and someone from the program will call you prior to your visit to review your options.

Georgia Aquarium does not require that all guests wear masks during their programs; however these animals can be susceptible to respiratory illnesses, and any participant managing respiratory issues (coughing, sneezing, runny nose) are asked to wear a mask covering their nose and mouth during the encounter. Guests clearly symptomatic will be required to wear a mask through the duration of the program or be excused from the program. This is to ensure the safest environment for the animals, our staff, and fellow guests.

Due to the nature of caring for animals, Georgia Aquarium reserves the right to modify, cancel and/ or reschedule programs without notice. Reasonable accommodations will be made to reschedule guests as effectively as possible.

CANCELLATION AND DATE CHANGE POLICY
The program fee is non-refundable; however, the program will be rescheduled whenever possible. The Aquarium will reschedule your encounter if given notice more than 48 hours in advance. There will be a change fee of $20 per ticket if notice is given within 14 days of the original reservation date. Cancellations and no-shows will not be refunded or rescheduled.

Encounter Photos

Unique Gifts from Georgia Aquarium

Bring the memories home with you! Stop by our gift shop for all your sea lion gifts or shop online here.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What if I didn’t fill out my waiver for my animal interaction or encounter?
  • Do participants have to wear a mask?
  • My picture was taken by the professional photographers at Georgia Aquarium, how can I find it?
  • What is the purpose of this program/overview of the interactive experience?
  • Are you able to participate in a Sea Lion Encounter with special needs?
  • Are guests welcome to watch? Do they have to buy a ticket?
  • What happens if I am late or cannot make it?
  • Where do I go when I arrive?
  • What are the age requirements?
  • Are reservations required? How do I make a reservation?
  • What should I bring with me?
  • How long is the program and what will I see?
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