Private
Penguin Swim
Just Your Group · Critically Endangered African Penguins
No Strangers. No Sharing. All Yours.
💛 Pricing
Example: A group of 5 = $500 + $150 + $150 = $800 total. The entire session is reserved exclusively for your group.
Some experiences are better without an audience. Private Penguin Swim reserves the entire African penguin habitat exclusively for your group — no other guests, no shared slots, just your group and our flock of critically endangered African penguins.
Your experience begins with a guided introduction to the penguins on dry land — meet them, learn their individual personalities, and hear about the conservation challenges facing this remarkable species. Then you'll step into the habitat pool and join them in their world.
African penguins are naturally curious and full of personality, but they're also wild animals with minds of their own. Some will zip right past you, others may decide to investigate your feet or perch nearby — every visit is different and entirely on their terms. That unpredictability is exactly what makes this experience so authentic and unforgettable.
With no other guests competing for their attention, your group gets a genuinely intimate encounter — guided the entire time by our dedicated penguin care team.
- Private guided introduction — meet the penguins on dry land first
- Learn each penguin's unique personality and conservation story
- Exclusive entry into the African penguin habitat pool
- Up-close time in the water with the flock — entirely on their terms
- Dedicated penguin care team with your group throughout
- No other guests — the entire habitat is yours
- 100% of proceeds support African penguin care & conservation
- Ages 8 and older only
- Wednesdays only at 2:00 PM
- Must be able to safely navigate steps into and out of the pool
- Must be comfortable in ~4 feet of 70°F salt water
- Water shoes strongly recommended — rocky and sandy surfaces
- Please arrive dressed and ready to enter the water
- Bring your own towel and a change of clothes
- The penguins are wild animals — their behavior in the water is natural and cannot be guaranteed
- Confirmation sent after booking — no need to print
- Session proceeds rain or shine — come prepared
Your reservation and support are important to us. As a non-profit sanctuary, we depend on revenue from our Animal Experiences to care for the animals here.
Rescheduling
- Reschedule up to 7 days before your date — 25% rescheduling fee applies
- No rescheduling permitted within 7 days of the experience
Cancellations
- Cancel up to 7 days before your date — 50% cancellation fee applies
- Within 7 days, the full amount becomes a tax-exempt donation
- No-shows forfeit their entire event fee
Late Arrivals
- 30+ minutes late — we may be unable to accommodate you
- Same cancellation policy applies; we'll do our best to reschedule
- Full payment required at booking to hold your reservation