All Animals
Swimming with the dolphins and other animal encounters are always right around the corner at the 135-acre Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. From alligators to sharks, dolphins to cougars, butterflies to elephants, and walruses to penguins, discover all kinds of wildlife during a visit to the park. Check out a one-of-a-kind wildlife shows, stop by and feed a new friend, or swim with the dolphins. With over 30 animal attractions, over 100 different species and 500+ animals, discover the best of "Land", "Sea" and "Sky" at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.
Swim with the Dolphins
Get closer than ever before through our one-of-a-kind interactive animal experiences. Special not-to-miss programs are:
- Dolphin Discovery — where you swim with the dolphins
- Trainer for a Day which allows you to spend a whole day with our trainers of sea lions and dolphins
- Pick up a Seafari Pass to ride an elephant, feed a sea lion, giraffe, or colorful lorikeet
- Sharks in the Dark is an incredible overnight, sleepover adventure
- Backstage Safari — sign up for an exclusive visit to behind-the-scenes animal areas with an animal trainer during your visit to the park
- Seafari Camp — adventures in learning as summer campers spend time learning about Land and Sea. Sign up today for our week-long sessions.
- Is your school ready for an adventure? Book your educational K-5 Discovery Fieldtrip. Call (707)556-5274 today.
Shows and Exhibits
You'll be thrilled and wowed at the new attractions and shows this year. Some of our animals demonstrate their amazing skills as stars, while others can be viewed in their exhibits areas. So sit back and enjoy the show or talk to a Safari Guide and take time to learn more about our wildlife. In addition to the animals, meet Captain Lee, chief explorer and park ambassador, as he goes about his daily adventures throughout the park. Catch Captain Lee hosting the pre-show at Shouka Stadium or as one of the key trainers working with the dolphins during Merlin's Island Party. See our incredible show line-up.
An animal experience is a unique and fun gift idea. Give a gift certificate to swim with the dolphins or be a trainer for a day. Call (707) 556-5274 or (707) 556-5434 to purchase your gift certificate or to make your reservations.
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom's interactive animal experiences are presented by Bank of the West.
All Stars
While all of our animals are special, a few simply steal your heart. Some of the favorites include Taj, the beautiful Asian elephant, Jocko the gregarious walrus, and the queen herself, Shouka, the killer whale. Meet Merlin the dolphin and Odin, a rare white Bengal tiger who loves to swim. Learn more about our Animal
All-Stars.
Everywhere You Turn
What will you discover at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom? Start the day at the Kingdom Stage where you can talk to a trainer and meet some of our most interesting inhabitants. Here, our animal staff provides one-of-a-kind, up-close encounters with such exotic animals as a porcupine, an anteaters, macaws and other fascinating creatures. Take this opportunity to ask questions or snap a photo of one of the park's amazing animals from around the globe. Next, stop by the Explorers Outpost and purchase a Seafari Pass, learn how you can sign up for an interactive animal experience, schedule a Backstage Safari for a behind-the-scenes tour and plan your day.
Meet The Cats
The new Odin's Temple of the Tiger will thrill you beyond belief. Tigers are among the world's most mysterious, powerful and magnificent animals and the new show and exhibit attraction will be a mesmerizing experience. Learn about all of the park's cats on our special Meet the Cats page.
Animals of All Ages
From the oldest to the youngest animals, you'll delight in seeing the playful nature of animals such as Mavrick, an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin born in late 2007 as he socializes with mom Chelsea and other dolphins. See the amazing size difference between Kubla Khan, a young Bactrian camel and Dakar a young Dromedary camel as they stand beside adult Bactrians, Jake and Tian. Over at Penguin Passage, the new tykes Oswald and Cranberry, hatched out in late 2008, are already the size of the adults in the African penguin colony. And check out Rosie, the youngest reticulated giraffe of the five-member group at Nairobi's Giraffe Encounter.
Dolphin Discovery, Sea Lion Celebration, Backstage Safari, Seafari Camp and
Trainer for the Day are presented by Bank of the West.
