Want to interact with even more animals? SeaWorld sells food for the sea lions, sharks, and stingrays. Just warn the kids to watch out for the sneaky gulls who perch around the feeding areas, ready to steal a piece of fish.
You'll find helpful educators throughout the park who are happy to answer kids' questions. Encourage your youngsters to start a chat and ask about any of the animals.
Size of Park
SeaWorld has plenty to do for kids, but it's not as large or overwhelming as some of the other Orlando theme parks. The hours vary by season, but even if you visit in the summer or around the holidays, when the park is open late, you can hit all the major sights and activities and still leave early enough to get the kids in bed before they get too cranky. Just map out the must-see shows for your family, then fit in other activities around that.
Dining
You'll find lots of dining options at SeaWorld, from counter service restaurants to a pizza buffet to a more formal experience in front of the shark tank in Shark's Underwater Grill. Just grab and go at any convenient eatery if you have light eaters. If your kids are at the age when their appetite seems never ending, the all-day dining plan lets you pay one price and get food and beverages all day at select locations. That's especially handy for popping in for as many cold drinks as your family needs on a hot summer day.
SeaWorld is also very allergy friendly if any of your children have special dietary needs. There's a wide range of gluten-free options and a system for communicating directly with the chefs to make sure food items are allergen free, based on your specific concerns.
Special Events
SeaWorld holds special events for kids throughout the year, so you may be lucky enough to visit when something exciting is going on. For example, in January and February, Just for Kids brings performers like Choo Choo Soul and the Imagination Movers to SeaWorld with free Saturday concerts, and Jack Hanna typically visits with his animal ambassadors once or twice a year. SeaWorld also has trick or treating for Halloween and a wide variety of holiday activities in the Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Years period.