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Sea Otter Encounter participants

"I loved getting to see the otter up close and feed him! Also it was great to speak with the trainers about their experiences with these animals. Setting up a playtime session was fun too! I love it all!"

"This is a very rewarding program! Thanks for all the efforts and care given to these lovely animals."

Sea Otter Encounters
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Sea Otter Encounters

Join a sea otter trainer and get a little closer while feeding one of our sea otters behind the scenes of our award winning Russia’s Grizzly Coast exhibit.

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Sea Otter Encounter

Sea Otter Encounter

During this interactive, educational program you will learn about each of our otter’s unique qualities and have an opportunity to feed an otter a special treat (based on animal's choice to participate). Enjoy watching a training session during a behind-the-scenes tour of the sea otter area. Then get creative while helping the sea otter trainers set up a play session and enjoy watching as these curious creatures explore what you created!

Time: 1:00-2:15 p.m.
Date: offered on select Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Age: minimum 8 years old, participants younger than 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Fee: $150 per person
Group Size: Maximum of five participants, smaller groups may be combined.

Shellfish allergies? Please call 952-431-9320 for information.

If the date you want is full, there is a waiting list option available during registration.

Call 952.431.9320 for more information.

Also check out our Bear Encounters, Giraffe Encounters, Penguin Encounters and Stingray Feeding Encounters.