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On Zoo Boo dates (Oct. 3-4, 9-11, 16-18 and 23-25), regular Zoo hours are 10 a.m.–2 p.m. The Zoo will reopen from 3-8:30 p.m. for the event. A separate Zoo Boo ticket is required.

Wade with the Rays™

Get closer than ever to the stingrays who call the Zoo home.

$400
Available All Year on Select Days

Dive into an unforgettable experience with our favorite oceanic animals! Explore the cove, search for stingrays with magnifying glasses, hand-feed the stingrays, and get up close as they swim and splash around you. This experience takes “making a splash” to a whole new level!

  • Reservations must be made three weeks in advance.
  • Children must be at least 14 years old to participate in the experience.
  • The cost of this experience is $400 for up to two participants. You may add up to two additional participants for $150 per person, with a maximum of four participants total.
  • Participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian present during the pool portion of the experience.
  • Sunblock, lotions and other skin care items should not be used prior to the experience.
  • Participants will have access to a changing room and lockers to store personal items before entering the pool.
  • The pool is kept at 75–76 degrees Fahrenheit and is about 27 inches deep.
  • A “Wade with the Rays” shirt and water shoes are required and will be provided. Participants may bring their own water shoes if preferred; personal shoes will be sanitized before entering the pool.
  • Athletic or close-fitting shorts are strongly recommended. Jeans, cargo shorts, other heavy clothing, and bathing suits are not suitable for this experience.

Disclaimer:
Guests will be rinsed with water from the armpits down prior to entering the pool. This experience is not suitable for guests with shellfish allergies or recent surgeries. Guests may experience motion sickness when walking in the pool. This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

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