Sharks! The Meg, The Monsters & The Myths
Dive into the Extraordinary World of Sharks
Debuting on a floor all to itself is Sharks! The Meg, The Monsters & The Myths. We’re making your dreams come true and bringing you up close and personal with live sharks for a hands-on experience that will be – dare we say – jawsome. You’ll get a chance to touch a shark and discover what makes these creatures unique – from bait balls to bioluminescence.
Further immerse yourself in the world of sharks as every order of shark known to mankind is represented within the exhibition, including a life-size model of the ancient behemoth, the Megalodon. And don’t forget to pick up a few Megalodon teeth of your own in the island shop.
Don’t miss out on the frenzy and purchase your tickets today!
Exhibition Highlights
In the Jaws of Megalodon
Hands-On Exploration of Marine Life
Journey Through Shark Evolution
Touch Tank Feeding Experience
Join our animal care staff as they make their morning rounds at our saltwater touch tanks and get an exciting peek into the life of a marine biologist. You’ll feed, conduct wellness checks, and participate in training sessions with our sharks and stingrays. Your training will start with learning about the tank’s life support system and how to perform a water health check. You will then help clean the tanks and delve into the specialized diets of these animals. Finally, you’ll use a specialized feeding tool to participate in a feeding session. When your experience is complete, you will get a chance to visit the Sharks! exhibit with a greater appreciation for these amazing creatures!
Curious? Review the FAQ Guidelines
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Sharks! The Meg, The Monsters, & The Myths requires a special exhibit ticket. A Sharks! ticket will allow you access to the Permanent Exhibit Halls.
Guidelines
Rinse your hands from elbows to fingertips to prevent contamination of the tank with oils, fragrances, or lotions. Do not use soap before interacting with the animals. If a guest requests soap after touching the animals, direct them to the nearest restroom.
Do not reach into the tanks past your elbow.
Shark Tank: Use two fingers to gently touch the animal along the back, avoiding the head, gills, fins, and tail.
Invertebrate Tank: Use one finger very gently.
Guests should NOT pick up any animal or objects from the tanks. Guests should not splash or agitate the water in the tanks.
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Meet the Curators
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