Background

Developed in Orlando , Aquatica is a whimsical, one-of-a-kind water park only SeaWorld could create. Aquatica blends up-close animal experiences, waters from serene to extreme, high-speed thrills and wide, sandy beaches. 

The park officially opened in March 2008 

Aquatica Overview

The look and feel of Aquatica is inspired by the vivid color, stunning flora and the carefree personality of the South Sea Islands :

  • Crystal-blue rivers wind through hidden grottos and refreshing waterfalls
  • Rich greenery and bright flowers surround towering rock formations
  • Stunning sand beaches line the shores.

Aquatica successfully captures the essence of an aquatic paradise with over 3 million gallons of water in lagoons, rivers and racing rides; 3 million pounds of sand on more than 83,000 square feet of beach! To further the sense of scenery, vibrant flora represents exotic destinations from all over the world. More than 2,500 different types of distinctive trees include monkey puzzle trees from Chile , pineapple guava trees from Brazil and flowering silk oak trees from Australia .

Animals from all over the world including black and white Commerson’s dolphins, brilliant macaws and colorful fish add to the park’s playful, high-energy atmosphere. Guests zoom and float through these amazing animal habitats, creating the most thrilling water park rides in the world. Visitors also will encounter unusual birds and animals such as kookaburras, anteaters and iguanas in walk-around interaction opportunities. Goodwill ambassadors of the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund, these animals inspire guests to learn more about the environment and conservation.

Aquatica Attractions

Slide Rides 

  • Commerson’s Dolphins Slides - The park’s signature attraction plunges riders down 300 feet of clear tubes through a crystal-blue lagoon with black and white Commerson’s dolphins.
  • Eight Lane Racer  - Guests can compete on an 8-lane racing ride that sends riders speeding down a slide with twists and turns.

Wave Pools 

  • The world’s only side-by-side wave lagoons that can be operated together or independently encompass 860,000 gallons of water lined by wide, sandy beaches.
  • The high-energy lagoon features crashing waves with 5 foot swells, while the other lagoon provides a gently rolling surf.
River Rides 
  •  Adventure River - The river zips guests through 1,500 feet of rapids, past geysers and waterfalls!
  •  Lazy River - For a gentler ride, the lazy river carries guests into a grotto filled with thousands of colorful fish and through an underwater view of the Commerson’s dolphins habitat 

Rafting Rides 

  • Triple-Drop Ride - Rafters experience triple the thrill and a sense of weightlessness as they raft down an intense ride.
  • Family Raft Ride – The entire family can ride together down six stories and 600 feet of curves and tunnels.
  • Bowl Ride – Twin bowls twirl rafters around before dropping them into a pool.

Family Play Area

  • A huge colorful rain fortress offers kids an incredible amount of space to play in, with family slides and water cannons.

Children’s Play Area

  •   A seperate children's pool complete with slides, tubes and specially built rafts

Park Mascots

Instead of importing established characters from SeaWorld, such as Shamu, Aquatica has developed its own set of characters, known as "park ambassadors." Visible on merchandise and on signage and statuary throughout the park, these characters include: