Make time for feeding times: Meet playful Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions, who you can feed by hand at designated times. Stop by in the morning to check the day's schedule, then arrive early to get a great spot by the water's edge.

See what goes on behind the scenes: Up-close tours like our Behind-the-Scenes or Ultimate Seafari Tour times aren't listed on the park map. Book online ahead of time, or stop by the tour desk just inside the park's Main Entrance.

Bring a disposable waterproof camera: There's wet, and there's Shamu wet. If you're in the Soak Zone at Shamu Theater, pack a poncho—or pick one up at the gift shop. It's a great way to keep yourself dry and still get in on the fun.

Make an autograph book: Put together an autograph book with your kids ahead of time, then catch Shamu & Crew costumed characters at the beginning of the day near the park's Main Entrance.

Catch the show before the show: Take your seat for Clyde and Seamore's "The Cannery Row Caper" show at least 30 minutes ahead of time to catch their zany pre-show antics.

Beat the crowd: Plan to have lunch during show performances to get ahead of the crowd.

Choose your seats wisely: You will get drenched if you sit in the front seat of Journey to Atlantis—and we mean drenched.

Beat the heat: Plan to take in these "cool places" when the thermometer rises: Penguin Encounter® and Nautilus Theater.

Remember the kid in you: Don't be surprised if you find yourself choked up in the presence of Shamu. Or, your arms covered with goose bumps in 85 degree weather as your hand touches a dolphin.