SeaWorld San Diego has set an opening date for its jellyfish experience, a new attraction with immersive elements and a variety of jelly species.
Jewels of the Sea: A Jellyfish Experience will open on 15 March, offering an exploration of the mysterious world of jellyfish – marine mammals that existed even before dinosaurs.
Unique to SeaWorld parks, Jewels of the Sea merges distinctive aquaria, various jelly species, immersive media, and educational elements.
“After much anticipation, we are thrilled to officially announce the opening date of Jewels of the Sea: A Jellyfish Experience,” said Tyler Carter, park president of SeaWorld San Diego.
“This exhibit represents a true milestone for SeaWorld, showcasing our commitment to innovation, conservation and education.”
Jewels of the Sea includes three unique galleries with several species of jellies, such as moon and upside-down, and Pacific sea nettles.
Highlights include one of the largest jelly cylinders in the US, a walk-through “living archway” of jellyfish, and an immersive LED room.
Jewels of the Sea to open in March
The galleries are as follows:
Realm of Jellies – A Story of Water and Light: here, guests will see interactive habitats, including a cascading water globe filled with moon jellies.
The Jellyfish Passage: this space, described as an “otherworldly ocean”, will take visitors through a 10-foot-tall living archway of moon jellies creating a glowing environment.
Guests will enjoy interactive displays and one of the tallest jellyfish aquariums in the US.
Medusa Gallery: this 360-degree experience will be transformed through LED visuals to immerse guests in the depths of the ocean and a jellyfish kaleidoscope.
“We can’t wait to welcome guests on this extraordinary journey, where they will experience the captivating beauty of jellyfish up close, while learning about the vital role they play in our oceans,” Carter said.
“This exhibit is unlike any other exhibit in the park and will offer an unforgettable adventure that is interactive and educational to view mesmerizing and mysterious jellyfish.”
Images courtesy of United Parks & Resorts
