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Get up close and personal at new Discovery Cove

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There’s a new kind of theme park in the Orlando area. You’ll pay more, you’ll get wet – but odds are you’ve have one of the most memorable times of your life.

Discovery Cove at Sea World Orlando is a hands-on, in-the-water experience. Sea World’s publicity department calls it a “hands-on opportunity to train and care for a variety of unique animals.” You’ll call it lots of fun.

“Trainer for a Day” participants work side-by-side with Discovery Cove animal experts as they interact with dolphins, birds, sloths, anteaters, sharks, stingrays and tropical fish. From personal training sessions to food preparation, participants learn first-hand how the Discovery Cove zoological team maintains the health and well-being of these incredible animals.

And, Discovery Cove’s “Trainer for a Day” program can be catered to fit the individual interests of each participant by offering additional time in a desired animal area. The full-day program includes:

· Reserved dolphin swim, followed by an enhanced dolphin interaction and training encounter.

· Guided snorkeling tour and feedings in the Coral Reef and Ray Lagoon.

· Feeding and care of exotic birds in the free-flight Aviary.

· Behind-the-scenes small-mammal playtime and training session.

· Behind-the-scenes animal food preparation and record review.

The “Trainer for a Day” package also includes unlimited access to the Coral Reef, Ray Lagoon, Resort Pool, Tropical River and Aviary; freshly prepared meal; complimentary use of snorkel equipment, wet suits, towels and lockers; self-parking at Discovery Cove and a seven-day unlimited-use pass to SeaWorld Orlando.

The Discovery Cove package costs $369 plus tax. Participants must be in good physical condition and at least 6 years old. All participants under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Attendance at Discovery Cove is limited to 1,000 people each day. Advance reservations are required. To learn more about Discovery Cove, call 1-877-4-DISCOVERY.

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