Turtle Trek at SeaWorld Orlando Now Open!

Turtle Trek at SeaWorld is officially open. At 9am today guest were able to experience the all new 3D 360 degree journey for the first time. The old Manatee rescue area has been transformed into the new Turtle Trek attraction. 

 If you remember the old Mantatee rescue area... the exit is now the entrance to the new attraction just behind the gift shop.

They have separated the two underwater viewing area so we see the manatees( first room ) then the turtles (second room). You will spend around 8 mins in each room and move to the next as a group. Once everyone enters the turtle room an educator talks about the journey of a turtle and answers any questions... all while you enjoy viewing the turtles swim around with various colorful fish.
Video:  *Note a small clip at the end of this video is from the 3D film shown in this attraction.

 

 On to the all new circular dome theater to experience the 360 degree 3D film. Have to go and check this out it is so Amazing and Awesome!

Exit of the theater leads to the viewing of the turtles and manatees from above and also some fun interactive games for kids.

New TurtleTrek pins can be purchased at the gift shop. Also an exclusive passholder pin also for sale. 

TurtleTrek shirts:

Paper bags that replaced the plastic bags at SeaWorld. 100% recycled.

Park maps now have a dark blue background and also the new Turtle Trek and the SeaWorld Rescue facility now also on the new map.

Finally, a look a the new Turtle Trek souvenir refillable cups.

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Videos:
Manatee viewing:


Turtle viewing


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Jack Hanna / SeaWorld pic update 3.24.12.

SeaWorld was packed today as animal expert Jack Hanna came for a visit as he does every year and shared some interesting animals. The two shows held in the afternoon at the Nautilus theater were both full. Some of the animals include capybara, tortoise, kangaroo, different birds, lemurs, a cheetah and more. He will be there again 3.25. Sunday for 2 more shows. Get there early as it get's filled quickly. Passholders were able to enter the show early in a different queue entrance closest to the Shamu Stadium. Jack also signed autographs before each show.

The Old Penguin Encounter : here is what is left of the old structure.

Scheduled to open in about a month, The Turtle Trek attraction looking good. Painting continues, new palms planted. New signs on the construction wall post the opening date of the new attraction and also a QR code.

Pressed penny machine near the gator and turtle exhibit with the TurtleTrek logo already in place.

Finally, a look at the Shamu Underwater Viewing / Dine With Shamu area. Tank looks like it is filled up with water and the rising floor is all the way up. More work continues, pathway behind the stadium re-opened; crane is gone.

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