Seal Encounter

Seal Encounters run from April through September

Seal it with a kiss!

Be a Trainer for our Seal Encounter Session!

Our Harbor Seals and Gray Seals are the pride of the Aquarium. Now you can go with our animal caregiver and help with a seal feeding session! This adventure is approximately 45 minutes.

• Visit the seal habitat and talk with the team about the husbandry behaviors they teach our animals and why.
• Learn how trainers communicate with our flippered friends.
• Learn about the sustainable seafood diet for all of our animals and how you can make similar sustainable seafood choices.
• Interact with a seal and even get a kiss!

When working with animals, they call the shots.  Each encounter is unique and may contain different elements.

Seasonal: Closed for the Season

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Seal Encounter Rules

• SEAL ENCOUNTER: Guests must have the ability to go up and down steps and uneven surfaces. Unfortunately, guests in wheelchairs cannot be accommodated.
• To ensure the safety of our animals, personal cameras (including those in cell phones or other electronic devices) cannot be used during your animal program.
• No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than 24-hours prior to the reserved program. Payment is required at the time of booking.
• No refunds will be issued for guests that do not meet the program requirements for age, physical fitness, or who violate company policies.
• We go rain or shine! No refunds for bad weather unless Long Island Aquarium cancels the excursion.
• Long Island Aquarium reserves the right to refuse service to any guest under the influence of alcohol or any illegal drugs.
• Participants must be able to understand basic instructions in English in order to safely participate.
• Long Island Aquarium reserves the right, under certain circumstances, to omit specific behaviors or interactions from the program.
• Participants must not have contact with any wild marine mammal within 48 hours of participation to avoid disease transmission to our animals.
• No flip flops, open back, open toe, or high heeled shoes. Sneakers are recommended. Please be advised that feet may get wet.
• Participants should be willing to participate in the program and be comfortable with interacting with a live animal.
• Follow directions at all times.
• No chewing gum.
• Do not enter animal areas until instructed.
• No food or drink in animal areas.
• Do not feed the sea lions until instructed.
• No sunglasses or other eyewear unless prescription for vision correction.
• Watch footing. The beach may have an irregular surface and may be slippery.
• Disinfect hands, as instructed, prior to the program.
• No strollers will be permitted in the encounter
• Do not touch the animal until instructed.
• Be very careful around the sea lions eyes, ears, and mouth.
• No sudden movements or yelling.
• Exit the program area when instructed to do so.