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SHARK WEEK at Wonders of Wildlife

By Sponsored Advertising Content July 22, 2019

Wonders of Wildlife is proud to announce its most immersive experience to date. The all-new SeaTrek Shark Dive lets guests get under the water and come face-to-face with sand tiger sharks, brown sharks, barracuda and Atlantic goliath groupers. State-of-the-art air helmets allow guests to comfortably submerge under the water without diver certification.


Out to Sea Shark Dive experience:

  • Guests will be immersed inside an underwater cage where they will come face-to-face with brown sharks, sand-tiger sharks, barracuda and goliath grouper weighing up to 400 pounds.   
  • Air helmets allow guests to be fully submerged under the water without diver certification.
  • There is an option to experience mealtime with the sharks and groupers as you dive beneath the surface.
  • Reservations for the Shark Dive experience at Wonders of Wildlife (WOW) are open to the general public.  
  • Check out photos and video here and visit http://www.wondersofwildlife.org/sharkdive to learn more.


WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

The SeaTrek Shark Dive cage accommodates 4 guests and one safety diver.
All participants must be at least 10 years or older. 


Children ages 10-14: must be accompanied by a parent/guardian during the safety briefing and the parent/guardian must remain in the Shark Dive area while their child is in the water. Parent/guardian must purchase a ticket to the Aquarium Adventure.
Children ages 15-17: must have a parent/guardian signature to participate.
Participants must be able to navigate stairs, ramps and ladders unassisted.
This experience may not be suitable for participants with pre-existing health conditions, including but not limited to: history of heart attacks, strokes, heart disease, angina, heart or blood vessel surgery, epilepsy, blackouts, fainting, convulsions, lung disease, cold, bronchitis or sinus related issues, problems equalizing ears with airplane or mountain travel, sinus or ear surgery, asthma, blood disorders, high blood pressure, history of diabetes affecting your ability to participate in strenuous activity or if you are currently under the influence of drugs or alcohol.


BRING:
A bathing suit
Personal toiletry items to shower after your dive
Underwater camera equipment (Photo and/or video) to capture the experience while you dive


WHAT’S INCLUDED?
-Shark Dive Experience
-Combo ticket to Wonders of Wildlife
-Towels
-Wetsuits and dive helmets
-Showers and locker rooms
-Secured lockers to store your personal belongings
-Commemorative t-shirt


KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
The experience will last 1.5 hours. You will spend 15-20 minutes in the water.
Any guests who are not participating in the dive need to purchase an Aquarium ticket in order to view the experience. The Out to Sea Shark Dive takes place inside the aquarium and is not visible to non-aquarium guests, therefore an aquarium ticket or membership is required for any family or friends wishing to view the dive.