Virtual Sea Lion Encounter
Our public Virtual Sea Lion Encounter has ended for the season but we are still offering private Virtual Sea Lion Encounters. If you are interested in a private encounter, please email us at [email protected].
Check out our other Virtual Encounter offerings or our in-person Penguin Encounter!
It’s Time to meet the sea lions—without leaving home!
Experience a live virtual visit with the sea lions that call Shedd home from wherever you are in the world with our brand-new Virtual Sea Lion Encounter—Shedd Aquarium’s first-ever encounter with the sea lions!
You may know California sea lions best for their loud vocalizations, and their ability to traverse both land and water. During this encounter you will meet one of the two rescued sea lions at Shedd — Cruz or Laguna — and learn how their rescue and rehabilitation gave them second chance at life.
Each up-close visit will be unique, and we are not able to guarantee any specific sea lion during an experience. This 30-minute Virtual Sea Lion Encounter will take place on Zoom so you can enjoy the experience from your own home anywhere in the world. All questions can be asked live through the chat function and responded to by our program host.
Special Offer: Want to share this experience with a friend or family member from anywhere in the world? Add a second link that you can share for only $20 more!
VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON ENCOUNTERS ARE AVAILABLE
schedule
Public Virtual Sea Lion Encounters have ended for the season. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in a private encounter.
Highlights
- Meet one of Shedd’s rescued sea lions, virtually!
- Go “behind the scenes” with animal care team members at Shedd Aquarium
- Participate in a session and learn all about sea lion anatomy, diet, and unique behaviors.
- Learn about the importance of rescue and rehabilitation and why these animals need our help!
- Ask our animal care team all your sea lion questions in a live chat function.
Entry
- The email address used to purchase the encounter will receive an email with a link to the Zoom Meeting no later than 30-minutes before your experience is scheduled to start.
- If you purchased the encounter as a gift for someone and the participant has a different email address than the one used to purchase the encounter, please email us at [email protected] or call 312-692-3355 at least 1 day prior to the day of your encounter.
- If you do not receive an email 30-minutes before your experience, please email us at [email protected] or call us at 312-692-3355.
Requirements
- Access to high speed wifi (>2 Mbps)
- Download Zoom app and create a Zoom account.
- Make sure your computer or device is compatible and ready for Zoom here.
Accessibility
We believe there should be no boundaries to your Shedd Aquarium experience. If you have an accommodation request related to a disability, please contact us at [email protected] or 312-692-3355.
Questions?
Email us at [email protected] or call 312-692-3355 with questions. We are unable to take reservations by email.
Make it private
Reserve the entire encounter for a more intimate experience! With this option, you can make it a private encounter for you alone, you and a significant other, your family, or even your office! Please contact [email protected].
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Yes, your unique link and password will give you access for just one device to log in to the experience. We recommend up to 4 people per unique login.
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Yes! Our virtual programs have seen participants all over the world and we welcome you to join! If you have any issues booking please email us or call 312-692-3355.
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There are 20 slots reserved for each session. Each slot may contain any number of participants.
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No, each experience is unique. Due to animal care reasons, we do not know in advance which animal will be present for the encounter.
Refund policy
You may reschedule up to 5 days before your original reservation date. Please call 312-692-3355 (daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) or email [email protected].
Attempting to reschedule in less than 5 days will result in forfeiture of the experience and no refund will be made, no exceptions.
If a participant needs to cancel the encounter and is unable to reschedule, no refund will be made.
In the event that Shedd Aquarium needs to reschedule the encounter, the participant will be notified by email 24 hours before the encounter. Every effort will be made to reschedule the experience. If an alternate date and time is not possible, a full refund will be made to the purchaser.
Due to the nature of animals, Shedd Aquarium holds the right to reschedule the program to protect the safety and health of the animals.
pricing
$49.95 ($44.95 Members) / per zoom link
Special offer: Add a second zoom link to your experience for only $20 more!
Device Sharing
We encourage you to share this experience with friends and recommend a group size of 4 or less viewing from the same device. Your unique link and password will give you access for just one device to login to the experience.
schedule
Public Virtual Sea Lion Encounters have ended for the season. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in a private encounter.
requirements
- Access to high speed wifi (>2 Mbps)
- Download Zoom app and create a Zoom account.
- Make sure your computer or device is compatible and ready for Zoom here.
questions?
Email us at [email protected] or call 312-692-3355 with questions. We are unable to take reservations by email.