Private encounter with Emerald the Green Sea Turtle! 

Go behind the scenes and meet our green sea turtle! Emerald is the gem of the Living Coast; in this encounter, you'll meet her up close and learn about how she found her home with us and more! 

Private animal encounters will take place Wednesday through Sunday are available at 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM.

THIS IS NOT A GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET. Please purchase your general admissions ticket online or at the door in addition to your private animal encounter.  

Please note:

To select a different date or time, please click "Other dates..." or "Other times:" above.

Animal encounters are available for up to six (6) guests per time slot. If there are children, then there must be one adult at least 18 years or older present. 

Please plan accordingly and arrive at least 15 minutes in advance of your reservation. 

Animal encounters are subject to change based on the welfare and health of our animal ambassadors.