June 26th - August 9th

Summer of Sharks

Get Ready for the Most JAWsome Event of the Year!

  • June 26th - August 9th
  • Included with Admission

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Dive Into Education

Follow your Shark Tracking Guide through the aquarium and stop by our education stations to dive deeper into the world of sharks and rays. Our FIN-tastic educators will be there to guide you through hands-on activities, share fascinating facts, and answer your questions about these incredible ocean animals and the vital roles they play in marine ecosystems.

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Meet Sharky

Saturdays and Sundays, spot Sharky making his way through the aquarium! Take the perfect selfie and come face-to-fin with the friendliest shark in the ocean.

Please note: Sharky will be visiting our friends at Shark Con on July 18th and 19th.

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Catch a Talk

Catch a talk with one of our educators and learn all about the incredible sharks that call SEA LIFE home! 

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Take Home a Work of Art

Before you return to the surface, stop in our retail store to see real artwork painted by one of our zebra sharks, Agave! She paints beautiful pictures as part of her enrichment activities and can't wait to show them off to all of you.



Enhance your Shark Experience!

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Shark Dive Virtual Reality

Dive into adventure and swim alongside the ocean's most JAWsome animals in stunning virtual reality! Dive beneath the waves and come face-to-fin with tiger sharks in their natural habitat. Tickets are just $8! Guests must be at least 40" to ride.

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The Shark Experience: Behind the Scenes Tour

For just $10, take your adventure to the next level with our Shark Experience! This JAWsome twist on our Behind the Scenes Tour shines a spotlight on the seven shark species we have at SEA LIFE Orlando. Learn how we care for these animals and get an exclusive look at the top of our ocean overlook where we feed our sharks, plus see real developing shark eggs! It's a must-do for shark enthusiasts of all ages. 



Meet Our Sharks

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Bonnethead Shark

Meet Mario & Luigi in our Pacific Ocean habitat!

Did you know that bonnethead sharks were the first known species of shark that are omnivorous? That means they eat both meat and veggies!

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Blacktip Reef Shark

Spot Tia & Tamara in our Atlantic Ocean habitat!

Did you know blacktip reef sharks get their name from the black tips on their fins?

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Zebra Shark

Find Agave & Nebula in our Atlantic Ocean habitat!

Zebra sharks get their name from the stripes they have when they're born. As they grow, the stripes slowly turn into spots which sometimes causes…

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Bamboo Shark

Look for our bamboo sharks in our Pacific Ocean habitat!

Unlike most sharks, bamboo sharks tend to stay in the sand and avoid swimming. Their fins help push them along the sand in a motion that looks…

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Epaulette Shark

Spot Ellie in our Feeding Frenzy habitat!

Did you know epaulette sharks have large spots resembling eyes on their backs to scare away predators? They also prefer warm, shallow water in coral reefs…

Coral Catshark

Coral Catshark

Coral catsharks have an ability called adaptive coloration which helps them to blend in with their surroundings as a form of camouflage! Can you spot our coral catsharks?

Ticket Options

SEA LIFE Admission
Starting From
$24
Per Child
Starting From
$29
Per Adult
🐠 An interactive aquarium experience for all ages


FAQs

Summer of Sharks is a limited-time event at SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium that celebrates some of the ocean's most fascinating predators through hands-on activities, educational exhibits, shark encounters, and interactive experiences. Guests can explore shark-themed learning stations, attend educational talks, and discover the important role sharks play in marine ecosystems. The event runs from June 26 through August 9 and is included with admission.

Yes. Summer of Sharks is included with regular SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium admission. Guests can enjoy all event activities, shark education stations, shark talks, and special experiences throughout the aquarium during their visit.

Visitors can encounter several shark species throughout the aquarium, including blacktip reef sharks, bonnethead sharks, zebra sharks, bamboo sharks, epaulette sharks, and coral catsharks. The event highlights the unique characteristics and conservation stories behind these incredible animals.

Guests can complete a Shark Tracking Guide, visit interactive education stations, attend shark talks led by aquarium educators, meet Sharky on select weekends, and learn fascinating facts about shark biology, habitats, and conservation. The event is designed to be both educational and entertaining for all ages.

Yes. Guests can upgrade their visit with The Shark Experience: Behind-the-Scenes Tour. This special experience provides exclusive access to shark habitats, animal care areas, feeding locations, and even opportunities to see developing shark eggs while learning how the aquarium cares for its sharks.

Absolutely. Summer of Sharks combines hands-on learning, interactive exhibits, educational activities, and close-up animal encounters that make it one of the best family-friendly summer events in Orlando. The experience is designed for children, families, shark enthusiasts, and anyone interested in marine life conservation.

Unlike traditional aquarium visits, Summer of Sharks offers exclusive seasonal programming, educator-led presentations, shark tracking activities, character meet-and-greets, virtual reality shark encounters, and behind-the-scenes experiences. Guests can learn about shark conservation while getting closer to these incredible animals than ever before.

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