Swim With African Penguins
Florida
African penguins are Critically Endangered in the wild, and Chase Sanctuary's Penguin Swim is one of the only places in Florida where guests can enter the water alongside them, guided by sanctuary staff throughout.
Genuinely Wild
African penguins are Critically Endangered in the wild, and Chase Sanctuary's Penguin Swim is one of the only places in Florida where guests can enter the water alongside them, guided by sanctuary staff throughout.
Book Your Experience →"African penguins are Critically Endangered in the wild, and Chase Sanctuary's Penguin Swim is one of the only places in Florida where guests can enter the water alongside them..."— Location Details
Address: 6127 SE 122nd Blvd, Webster, FL 33597
Signature Experiences
Discover the encounters that make Chase Sanctuary unforgettable.
$150/person | Tue, Fri & Sun at 2PM
Enter the habitat pool and swim alongside Chase Sanctuary's Critically Endangered African penguin colony -- approximately 4 feet of 65-70°F salt water. Ages 8+.
Book Penguin Swim$95/person | Saturdays at 9AM
Walk the open-air enclosures with a guide at first light, meeting lemurs, tortoises, muntjac deer, and wallabies.
Book Sunrise at the SanctuaryAdd-On Encounters
Sloth / Anteater Add-On
Up-close time with gentle sloths or anteaters -- always on the animal's own terms.
Fennec Fox Add-On
Meet the sanctuary's big-eared, endlessly charming fennec fox. Tiny, curious, and unforgettable.
About Chase Sanctuary
Chase Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit wildlife sanctuary in Webster, FL dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation of endangered primates and exotic animals.
The sanctuary operates on WAZA welfare standards. Animal interactions are never forced.
Every dollar from your booking goes directly to animal care and conservation. No animals from Chase Sanctuary have ever been sold as pets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Where can I swim with penguins in Florida?
A: Chase Sanctuary in Webster, FL offers Penguin Swim, a limited-engagement experience where guests enter the habitat pool alongside a colony of Critically Endangered African penguins.
Q2: How much does Penguin Swim cost?
A: Penguin Swim is $150 per person and includes a guided introduction, pool entry, and a keeper presentation.
Q3: How deep is the penguin pool?
A: The habitat pool is approximately 4 feet of salt water, kept between 65-70°F.
Q4: When is Penguin Swim available?
A: Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 2PM. Group sizes are small, so early booking is recommended.
Q5: Is Penguin Swim appropriate for kids?
A: Guests must be ages 8 and older and comfortable standing in cool salt water and navigating pool steps.