Always fun to watch the Sea Lions!!! Saw a preview of the Sea Lions Tonite show which was fantastic. Spoof skits on past Seaworld shows, like walking down memory lane. Scaled back a little yet entertaining and enjoyable. More targeted water wetting in the Splash Zone seats. Also entertaining is a seagull trying to get a fish from a fish bucket locked hanging from the clear wall. Looks like he's been successful before!!! Definitely a return visit call to see the antics of Clyde and Seamore at Sea World San Diego. read more

Sea Lions Live - Stage Crew on the stage - Performing Arts Near Me - San Diego, California

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A perfect family show to keep the children entertained. It's outdoors with stadium style seating with the bay as a backdrop. Sea lions work with staff with unique tricks and jokes while classic tunes are blasted on the speakers. It's a short show about 20 minutes but Biff get the crowd hyped up before the show so get here early. I suggest brining a hat and some sunscreen to avoid getting sunburned. Also, if you don't want to get wet or spend extra money to dry up, sit on the second tiered section far from the splash zone. You can thank me later. read more

My family and I arrived about twenty minutes prior to the show start time, entering through their extremely busy West gate and were ushered to the seating immediately behind the disability section allowing space for at least three or four more guests that may need assistance or who have guests with them seated directly in front with wheelchairs. We were soon delighted by the cool and crazy comedian Biff who ran through a silly, but fun montage of famous dances from movies such as Dirty Dancing, Footloose, and Flashdance and Grease. He was hilarious and did a great job stirring up the crowd for the sea lion comedy team - Clyde and Seamore. Another favorite was the short Coca Cola commercial break watching both Biff and the sea lion get frustrated with the Coca Cola vending machine and later seeing the sea otter sneak in and steal the soda can. Absolutely adorable! One of the problems with this show seems to be the design of the stadium. Because of the way the wheelchair section jet out, it cut out a lot of visibility for the guests sitting in the lower rows of the upper section to be able to see what was happening in the water tank and lower sections of the stage. My toddler daughter sat on my husband's lap for the entire show and still couldn't see much. Also, there were crowds of people hovering and crowding in at the top of the staircases and ends of the rows, which meant that there were way more people in the park than the show could accommodate. I also mentioned earlier that we had left the seating next to us open for at least three or four more guests. One older gentleman sat towards the end of the row leaving space for two people between us. After the show started a flustered mother and her three elementary school-aged children squeezed into that small spot, which clearly wasn't enough room for them having two of her children stand for the entire show while one sat uncomfortably on her lap. The entire show I dealt with her daughter either stomping on my feet, sitting half on me or standing and obstructing our limited view even more. With all that said and done, you definitely want to arrive more than a half hour early (especially during high peak season), so that you won't end up with an obstructed view or going home with someone else's child. read more

Sea Lions Live - Cute stage setup for the holidays!! - Performing Arts Near Me - San Diego, California

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Pretty much my favorite show in the park. Smaller venue. There's usually a performer at the beginning doing his bit as a park employee and getting into shenanigans before the actual show begins. It may seem corny, but I'm easily amused and have a juvenile sense of humor. I prefer going to the night show because like Darren posted, the climate is much cooler and the performances spoof the other park shows in a SNL format of skits and commercials. Again, it's more family friendly cheesiness and tongue-in-cheek humor. Even the trainers seem to have a lot of fun with the scripted silliness and occasional impromptu flubs. Watching performing pinnipeds is neato, and that little otter is so darn cute. read more

Very funny, very cheesy, and very cute. The Sea Lions are very cute and have a lot of personality. I especially liked the dance portion of the show with the animals and the people. This was my second fave show after the Shamu show. 4 stars read more

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I was so impressed with this show! If you go early, there's a dance performance by the host which is entertaining and funny. The actual show involves 2 sea lions and an otter. It's well organized and extremely well acted out. Definitely a must-see. read more

this was a fun show. the animals were awesome. very fun show, my kids were cracking up the entire time. the trainers were great and the show lasted about 20 minutes. read more

Sea Lions Live - Performing Arts Near Me - San Diego, California

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The sea lion show is always proven to be a wonderful show We do so love it. I brought my fiance here for the first time to watch and she lit up when she saw the sea lion shake his butt. read more

Sea Lions Live - Sea Lions Live Stadium - Performing Arts Near Me - San Diego, California

Sea lions Clyde and Seamore doing a back flip and balancing a ball while bouncing it over a stick and then catching it with their nose...pretty incredible! These animals are just so well trained--bravo! I can't even do that!!! (check out the 2 attached video and you will see for yourself--you might have to click on my "photos and videos" on the phone yelp app to view the video). Like fellow yelp Elite, Michelle T. mentioned, the entertainment is a bit over the top and cheesy. It's TV show themed (like Dancing with the Stars, Survivor...etc), but it's overall a good show, as I'm just in awe by these smart animals. All the Sea World shows are about 20 minutes long. Even if you come in a little late, they still let you in. Oh and the river otter....so stinking adorable! This show is worth checking out. Tip: While you're at the stadium, you can enjoy the gorgeous view of Mission Bay if you sit at the very top rows. read more

Sea Lions Live - Sea lion swing dancing--soo cool! - Performing Arts Near Me - San Diego, California

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- Locale Destination - It's in Sea World, San Diego. It's located North side of the park, between "Pacific Point" and "Freshwater Aquarium". It's kinda big stadium, so you won't miss it. - Gluttony Expedition - Pre show by "BIFF" is kinda funny. It's not an official type of "show" - but he cracks you up with various "little" stuff. I like that kind of "dry" sense of humor. Come here 15 minutes before the actual show starts! You'll enjoy it. I haven't been here for a while, but It was still a fun, funny, and cute little show. It's about 20 minutes. But I highly recommend to come here for the pre-show by BIFF (15 minutes before the actual show time). - Conqueror's Deduction - It's a cute and funny little show. They could do a little better job on tricks for sea lions - I mean I wanna see more jumps and something cool ;p Why not you like? read more

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I don't come to SeaWorld that often, but every time I do, I make sure to go to the Sea Lions show. It's a short, but always entertaining show. The trainers and animals put on quite a funny and engaging performance. The trainers are also very good at playing off an animal that isn't being very responsive to commands (as was the case with my last visit). I only wish they utilized the river otter more. He/she always seems to steal the show. read more

Who in the world is this Biff character?? That guy should get an automatic raise. If you show up about 15 minutes early, he runs through a montage of famous dances from movies. Flashdance, Dirty Dancing, Grease.. Hilarious. The show itself is pretty cool too. It is a knockoff of SNL so there are a few skits they go through. Clyde (the fat one) is definitely my favorite, because he seems very responsive and has a little bit of attitude (or so it seems). This stadium is also the smartest built one in the park because the sun is not in your face. read more

This is a cute show and the sea lions really seemed to interact well with their trainers. They performed quite a few tricks which included some choreographed dance moves to a couple of popular tunes. Overall, it was entertaining BUT the pre-show entertainment was a bit over the top and cheesy. read more

Sea Lions Live - Big Ol' Sea Lion Entertaining the Audience - Performing Arts Near Me - San Diego, California

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I am giving this show 3 stars, but it probably doesn't deserve it because of what happened. Apparently the youngest sea lion in the show was not "cooperating" after about 5 minutes and he came out onto the stage and started swimming around in the front tank mid show. As a crowd member I didn't know this was not supposed to happen, but once he started ruining tricks and barking at other animals, it was pretty clear that something was wrong. I even think they cut the show short because of it... Now after reading that, why would I still be willing to give this show 3 stars? Because the tricks that went well and the entertainment value WAS THERE, it just didn't all go as directed. Example, the older sea lion literally balanced a ball on his nose over a bamboo bar... that was very impressive! Also the "biff" character was extremely entertaining and funny to start the show. I would definitely be willing to sit and wait to watch this show again just to see all the other fun things they had planned... But until then, sorry... only 3 stars! read more

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It's a entertaining show for sure....love that they do spoofs from popular tv shows....it's been a while since they changed up the routine so I feel it is about do for a change.....especially now that the shamu show will no longer be an attraction at sea world in San diego..... read more

Cheesy, Classic, Unpredictable and Entertaining! I love watching the sea lions. they are so fun to watch and so personable. This skit was a blast (Halloween season) and though the animals didnt always do exactly what was planned, it was a fun experience for me. This is my favorite show at SeaWorld. Get there early enough to get a seat towards the center. The closer you are to the front, the greater chance of getting a little wet. Silly show and fun-so go...see it. read more

Great show!!! The pre-show was fabulous. Funny with singing and great entertainment. Best pre-show of the day for sure!! Was a great show. The otter stole the show with his little appearances. Cute show! read more

Sea Lions Live - Sea Lions live! - Performing Arts Near Me - San Diego, California

Lots of fun for the whole family. The trainers were very entertaining. The animals were perfect for the show. read more

Sea Lions Live - Preshow entertainment - Performing Arts Near Me - San Diego, California

Of all the shows at Sea World, this is the only one that hadn't changed a bit since I was a kid (save for the obvious references to pop culture). The show was hilarious! The animals seemed happy to be performing and the trainers weren't the center of the show. Everything worked flawlessly together to create an entertaining show for the young and old. We got to the theater right before the show started and were directed to the VIP seating section since no one had been seated there. Overall, this show is a can't miss!!! read more

I thought this show was great - I love the cheese factor because it's what you'd expect from the show. Some of the other shows went a little overboard trying to be new and original and this one was my favorite. I took two three year olds and they loved it too so there's a little something for everyone! Great show! read more

very funny

Loved the morning and evening show. My husbands preteen cousins loved it too!

The sea lions have the humans trained to dance perfectly. Show was good, I did like some of the other shows better thou.

Show was great, disable seating was terrible. Warm up routine was fabulous! read more

Such a cute show! I love it! I definitely giggled here and there! Entertaining performances