Sandy Shores Lagoon
Get to know some of the beautiful Bottlenose dolphins that call Sea World home. Have the opportunity to see these incredible mammals interact with each other.
Dolphin Exhibit
With three large lagoon systems and crystal clear waters, watch the Dolphins, splash, play and interact with each other.
Conservation Status: Approximately 24% of species Threatened or Near Threatened Speed: Over 30km per hour
Speed: Over 30km per hour
Habitat: Warm tropical to cool temperate oceans around the world
Types of Dolphins at Sea World: Indo-Pacific (inshore) bottlenose dolphins and Common (offshore) bottlenose dolphins
Did you know Dolphins can dive deeper than 450m and hold their breath for over 5 minutes?
Learn more about these beautiful animals during the Dolphin Affinity Presentation
Meet Some of the Dolphins
Meet Nudge
Nudge was found in the shallows at Nudgee Beach, with monofilament fishing line entangled all around his tail fluke and a number of old wounds including a large stingray barb which was later found to be imbedded on his left hand side. Nudge was found at an age where he would still be nursing from his mother and heavily reliant upon her for survival. This meant that he had not developed the necessary skills to survive out in the ocean.
Meet RAAF
RAAF was found as a young calf lying on his side, badly sunburnt, stranded on the high tide mark on a beach in the Royal Australian Air Force Base at Evan’s Heads, NSW. After many weeks of dedicated care RAAF recovered from his injuries. Due to his age on arrival he was not able to be released as he would not have been able to fend for himself in the wild.
Meet Howie
Howie became entangled in fishing line which cut a notch at the base of his dorsal fin, making re-entanglement a likely occurrence. It was suggested by Queensland fisheries for Howie to come to Sea World to recover and due to his injuries to remain here. Howie is now a very visible example of the effect of ghost netting and the importance of removing all fishing gear when you have finished.
Exhibit location
Sandy Shores Lagoon
Sandy Shores Lagoon is located towards of the front of the park and is the first dolphin lagoon you will reach. Sandy Shores Lagoon is on your right-hand side when passing the entrance to The New Atlantis.
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Animal Adventures
Meet the Dolphin
Land-Based Animal Adventure
Enjoy an amazing interaction with these beautiful mammals while gaining an insight into their precious world. You’ll be able to get close to the dolphin in knee deep water.
Dolphin Deep Water Adventure
Water-Based Animal AdventureDuring this program guests have the opportunity to observe a dolphin in a deep water encounter. Program duration is approximately 45 minutes with approximately 20 minutes in the water.
Suitable for people 9+ years and 132cm+
Dolphin Family Adventure
Water-Based Animal AdventureEnjoy an interaction with a dolphin and Marine Mammal Specialist together as a family, in a fun and educational shallow water encounter. This amazing experience offers you and your family the chance to create magical memories with some of Sea World’s inquisitive dolphins.
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