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Shamu and two grand-babies perform to choreographed perfection in a seven-million-gallon tank. You’ll be in awe of these magnificent animals, right from the show’s start to finish.

Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, and a 3,000-lb (1,361-kg) pilot whale leap, cavort, and dive to music. Enthusiastic trainers dance and dive with them in this lively and entertaining show.

Penguins here live in an environment that re-creates conditions in Antarctica. Twice a day, feeders come out to discuss penguin habits and answer your questions.

Clyde and Seamore are two sea lions that upstage the show’s human hosts in a hilarious take-off of a home improvement TV show.

Airbags, nets, and run-through tubes are ideal for active children. Most popular is Pete’s Water-worm, where kids can crawl through watery tubes.

SeaWorld has rehabilitated several manatees and put them on display until they are ready to be returned to the wild. You can view them in a 215,000-gallon river that re-creates their natural environment.

Pretend you’re on an expedition to the Arctic on a ride that simulates a jet copter landing. Walk past an above- and below-water tank to view white beluga whales and walruses, and don’t miss the Arctic fox and polar bear.

If you aren’t already wet enough, try a ride on Shipwreck Rapids, a 9-person raft-like inner tube that plunges down rapids and passes under bridges where, for a small fee, others can squirt water at you.

Learn to differentiate between a male and female shark as you step on a walkway with an underwater view of several shark species.

An 8-passenger Greek fishing boat twists and drops unpredictably through mist and special effects while teaching you about the lost city of Atlantis.