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Meet the sea lions

From close-up

Closer to Sea Lions

The educational program closer to sea lions is possible again.

Please read our terms and conditions carefully before participating. If on arrival it appears that the conditions cannot be met, the participant will be denied participation and there is no possibility of a refund.

Do you want to know everything about these beautiful animals: Then this is your chance! During the program “Closer to sea lions” you will learn everything about the natural behavior of sea lions, you can feed a fish and you will see how incredibly strong the animals are.

Bookable in September 2023 on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays and in October on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Content of the package:

An introduction to sea lions and an explanation about the natural behaviour of Californian sea lions.

You can give the animals a behavioural task, for example, showing their fins or make a jump. These assignments are also part of the sea lion presentation. You will learn how to teach a sea lion tricks first hand from the caretaker.

Our photographer is also present to capture this special moment on camera. Your picture with the sea lion can be picked up later on at our photo service (included in the price).

Your meeting with the sea lion is recorded by a photographer, the photo can be picked up afterwards at our photo service (included in the price).

And of course, you can feed the animals and get a big, salty kiss as a reward!

Price: € 45,- p.p.

Reservations can be made by email via [email protected] of by phone: +31 111 655 663

Click here for the terms and conditions

Minimum age is 8 years. Children, up to 12 years of age, should be accompanied by a participating adult. An adult participant may accompany up to 2 visiting children. The participant;

– Speaks and understands Dutch or English;

– Can kneel without assistance;

– Is in the possession of a swimming certificate, can swim well.

– Has no heart- or vascular disease;

– Is not pregnant;

– Has no mental or physical disabilities, autism or related syndromes, or epilepsy;

– Does not use medication that inhibits the activity of the immune system or has a negative influence on driving ability.

– Has no infectious skin diseases and/or external inflammation;

Important to know

During this programme, you will not be entering the water with the sea lions though you could get a little wet. When you are near the animals, it may be that when it just comes out of the water you also get wet yourself. So just to be safe, bring a clean change of clothes.

Closer to the Seals

Do you want to learn everything about seals and take a look behind the scenes where the seals stay? Or do you let one of the seals perform a great jump? It's all possible when you book the educational package "Closer to seals"!