SeaWorld San Diego is set to open its highly-anticipated, Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience on March 15th.
This exciting new attraction is the first of its kind at any SeaWorld park, offering guests a unique blend of unusual aquaria, diverse jelly species, and immersive media to create a truly one-of-a-kind experience never before encountered. This incredible experience provides the opportunity for in-depth exploration of the unknown world of jellyfish, creatures that have existed since before the age of dinosaurs. Featuring exceptional educational components mixed with immersive fun, these jellyfish habitats allow visitors to learn, touch, and encounter these fascinating animals like never before.
This gorgeous journey of discovery takes guests through three unique galleries with several species of jellyfish, including moon, pacific sea nettles, and upside-down jellyfish, along with countless share-worthy moments for children and adults alike. Highlights include one of the largest jelly cylinders in the country, a walk-through living archway filled with jellyfish, and a mesmerizing and fully immersive LED room that brings the wonders of the ocean to life through eight digital chapters of ocean exploration. Each gallery invites visitors to explore the graceful elegance and mystery of these ethereal creatures, offering a unique perspective on their fascinating biology and ocean habitats.
- Realm of Jellies – A Story of Water and Light – Step into the enchanting Realm of Jellies, where water and light reveal the delicate beauty of jellyfish. Interactive habitats allow guests to get up close, from observing upside-down jellyfish to touching a cascading water globe filled with moon jellies. Discover the fascinating jellyfish life cycle and anatomy and peek behind the scenes at the propagation process.
- The Jellyfish Passage – The Jellyfish Passage invites guests to step through a 10-foot-tall living archway of moon jellies, creating an ethereal, glowing atmosphere. Learn fascinating facts about jellyfish through interactive displays and witness one of the tallest jellyfish aquariums in the nation, reaching 14-feet-tall. With habitats featuring a variety of jellies, the space offers a serene, immersive experience, like walking through an otherworldly ocean.
- Medusa Gallery – The Medusa Gallery offers a breathtaking finale to the jellyfish journey. Vibrant LED visuals uniquely transform the space in a 360-degree experience, unmatched by any other jellyfish encounter in the country, immersing guests in ocean depths, bioluminescence and a captivating jellyfish kaleidoscope. View species like comb jellies and sea nettles while panoramic windows offer a stunning view of the various life stages of moon jellies. This final space celebrates the beauty and mystery of ocean life.