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Discovery Guidance

Bringing you closer to our sea friends

See it, touch it, feel it.
After an initial introduction,
get to know the sea animals even more.

Sea ​Turtle Communication

While listening to a lecture about sea turtles,
have a go at feeding a large sea turtle with tongs!

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Get inside the sea turtle enclosure and experience feeding the sea turtles while hearing all about their habitat and behavior.

Approx. 10 minutes per session
Price:
800 yen per session
Capacity:
Max. 10 people per session
Age:
8 and older
Place:
Sea Turtles on AquaLive 4th floor
Reception:
Information desk at Orca Stadium 1st floor

Notes for participants:

  • For safety reasons, only guests in 3rd grade of elementary school and above are allowed.
  • Please note that wheelchair users and those with children in 2nd grade or younger are not allowed to participate.
  • All participants (including accompanying persons) must purchase a ticket.

Notes:

  • In this experience session, participants will enter the sea turtle beach area and feed them using tongs. (Touching the animals is not allowed)
  • Please come to the information desk on the 1st floor of Orca Stadium at least 20 minutes before your allotted time.
  • Please refrain from wearing shoes with heels as you will be walking on sand in the feeding area.
  • Reservations will be canceled if you miss your allotted time. Please note that we cannot provide refunds in this case.
  • Please keep children safe at all times.
  • Always follow the cast member’s instructions.
  • Photography is not allowed during the session.
  • If the session is canceled due to unavoidable circumstances, we will contact you with the email address provided by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the session.
  • Tickets can be purchased up to 3 days in advance. Tickets must be purchased for all participants.
    (Online members who have already purchased admission tickets can purchase up to 7 days in advance.)
  • There are a limited number of spaces available for each session. Tickets cannot be purchased once all spaces have been filled for a particular session.
  • Please note that by purchasing tickets for this experience you allow permission for your photograph to be used for marketing purposes such as on our website, social media, or media coverage.
  • A separate admission fee to the aquarium is required.

* For other details, please see the Buy Tickets page below.

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AquaLive Backyard Tour

Take a tour through the aquarium's backyard, a place usually hidden from view for visitors, while hearing stories about the sea animals from an experienced aquarium guide.

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See what goes on behind the scenes at the aquarium with stories and explanations from aquarium staff. Get more from your visit with this watch-and-learn tour about the hidden workings of Kobe Suma Sea World.

Approx. 40 minutes per session
Price:
1,000 yen per person, 1-2 times/day.
* Depending on the season.
Capacity:
Max. 8 people per session
Age:
8 and older
Place:
AquaLive 1st floor
Reception:
Information desk at Orca Stadium 1st floor

Notes for participants:

  • For safety reasons, only guests in 3rd grade of elementary school and above are allowed.
  • Please note that wheelchair users and those with children in 2nd grade or younger are not allowed to participate.
  • All participants (including accompanying persons) must purchase a ticket.

Notes:

  • This hands-on program is a behind-the-scenes tour of the Aquarium, so it is not possible to touch or feed the creatures.
  • Please come to the information desk on the 1st floor of Orca Stadium at least 20 minutes before your allotted time.
  • Please refrain from wearing shoes with heels, as the area where you will experience the Aquarium has stairs, narrow passages, and slippery areas.
  • Reservations will be canceled if you miss your allotted time. Please note that we cannot provide refunds in this case.
  • Please keep children safe at all times.
  • Always follow the cast member’s instructions.
  • Photography is not allowed during the session.
  • If the session is canceled due to unavoidable circumstances, we will contact you with the email address provided by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the session.
  • Tickets can be purchased up to 3 days in advance. Tickets must be purchased for all participants.
    (Online members who have already purchased admission tickets can purchase up to 7 days in advance.)
  • There are a limited number of spaces available for each session. Tickets cannot be purchased once all spaces have been filled for a particular session.
  • Please note that by purchasing tickets for this experience you allow permission for your photograph to be used for marketing purposes such as on our website, social media, or media coverage.
  • A separate admission fee to the aquarium is required.

* For other details, please see the Buy Tickets page below.

Buy Tickets

Dolphin Communication

Have fun learning about dolphins and how they live from a dolphin trainer with this dazzling dolphin experience!

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See the dolphins up close and interact with them at Dolphin Beach, not normally open to the public. Enjoy getting to know the dolphins and their different personalities.

Details:
Explanation by trainer, petting experience and photo
Price:
2,000 yen per person
Capacity:
Max. 12 people per session
Age:
10 and older, minimum height 130cm
Place:
Dolphin Beach at Dolphin Stadium 2nd floor
Reception:  
Information desk at Orca Stadium 1st floor
What to bring:
Towel
* Chest waders are available. Swimsuits and boots not required.

Notes for participants:

  • To ensure safety, this experience is only available to customers aged 10 or older, and over 130cm tall.
  • Please note that this experience is not available for those in wheelchairs, pregnant women, or those with children under the age of 9.
  • All participants (including accompanying persons) must purchase a ticket.

Notes:

  • In this experience session, participants can interact with the dolphins while receiving an explanation. Participants cannot feed the dolphins.
  • For this experience, participants must wear waterproof waders over their clothes, so we advise bringing socks and a towel.
  • Please come to the information desk on the 1st floor of Orca Stadium at least 20 minutes before your allotted time.
  • Reservations will be canceled if you miss your allotted time. Please note that we cannot provide refunds in this case.
  • Please keep children safe at all times.
  • Always follow the staff member’s instructions.
  • If the session is canceled due to unavoidable circumstances, we will contact you with the email address provided by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the session.
  • Tickets can be purchased up to 3 days in advance. Tickets must be purchased for all participants.
    (Online members who have already purchased admission tickets can purchase up to 7 days in advance.)
  • Tickets can be purchased up to 3 days in advance. Tickets must be purchased for all participants.
    (Online members who have already purchased admission tickets can purchase up to 7 days in advance.)
  • Please note that by purchasing tickets for this experience you allow permission for your photograph to be used for marketing purposes such as on our website, social media, or media coverage.
  • A separate admission fee to the aquarium is required.

* For other details, please see the Buy Tickets page below.

Buy Tickets
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