SeaWorld San Diego has revealed the opening date for its delayed jellyfish aquarium.
Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience will open March 15, having been pushed back from its original 2024 opening date. The exhibit will feature three separate galleries with different jellyfish species such as pacific sea nettles and upside-down jellyfish, a walkthrough “living archway filled with jellyfish” called the Jellyfish Passage and a “LED room” with digital ocean displays, according to a SeaWorld press release.
Entrance to the Jewels of the Sea (SeaWorld)
Tyler Carter, Park President of SeaWorld San Diego said in a statement: “This exhibit represents a true milestone for SeaWorld, showcasing our commitment to innovation, conservation and education. 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. 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.”
The park will also offer a $50 behind-the-scenes tour where guests can learn more about how SeaWorld cares for its jellyfish.
SeaWorld San Diego annual pass members will get a preview of before Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience the official opening. When that preview will be held will be announced at a later date.