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Please note our Sea Lion Sound & Touch Tank will be closed for maintenance. We plan to re-open in Fall 2019. NOTICE: Please note Mini Golf and Paddle Boats will close at 2pm on Saturday, June 22; Treetop will close at 12pm - Regular hours will resume on Sunday, June 23.

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