Trainer for the Day
- WEM Programs
- Trainer for the Day
- Marine Life Education
Join us for an amazing experience with our sea lions, penguins and more at The Greatest Indoor Show on Earth
Have you ever wondered what it's like to train and care for our incredible sea lions at West Edmonton Mall or how we get those little penguins to waddle about? Have you ever seen the sea lions or penguins and wished that you could meet and work with them up close? Well now is your chance to go behind the scenes and become part of a unique and rewarding experience called Trainer for the Day.
As Trainer for a Day you will work alongside one of our marine mammal trainers and learn what it is like to work with the marine life at West Edmonton Mall. You will actively participate in the daily care of our California sea lions and African penguins. You will also learn more about our fun loving sea lions as you participate in an interactive training session. Then, see your work put into action as you participate in our daily sea lion show.
Participant will receive:
- an exclusive Trainer for the Day t-shirt
- a photo CD that captures your experience
- lunch with the WEM trainer at Cafe Europa
- your own training clicker - that is used during the program
- a penguin painting that is painted for you by one of our penguins
- a part in our 2 pm sea lion show
- an 8x10 photo of you and one of our sea lions
Itinerary (schedule subject to change without notice, please confirm when booking):
| 10:00 - 10:15 | Arrive at Sea Lions' Rock to the Information Centre to check in |
| 10:15 - 10:45 | Orientation and change into uniform |
| 11:00 - 11:15 | Tour of Sea Life Caverns |
| 11:15 - 11:30 | Behind the scenes tour of Sea Lions' Rock |
| 11:30 - 12:00 | Sea lion food and diet orientation and bucket prep |
| 12:00 - 12:30 | First sea lion session and behind the scenes at sea lion habitat |
| 12:30 - 1:45 | Lunch at Cafe Europa with a sea lion trainer |
| 1:45 - 1:55 | Show participation preparation |
| 2:00 - 2:30 | Participate in the sea lion show |
| 2:30 - 2:45 | Meet a penguin exclusive and penguin painting |
| 2:45 - 3:15 | Second sea lion session and photo |
| 3:15 - 3:30 | Wrap up and change |
Program notes: Because this program is an up-close, intimate experience, space is limited. Participants must be at least 14 years of age (parental consent required for minors) and be in good physical condition. No personal recording devices or cameras are permitted during the program.
General information:
- Two business days notice is required for any booking.
- Sessions are available Saturday through Wednesday.
- Participants must be at least 14 years of age.
- Participants are encouraged to pick up or download a copy of the required waiver ( Adult Waiver | Minor Waiver) and review it prior to coming to your session. Minors require a signature from a parent or guardian.
- Payment must be made on the day of the session. The waiver must be signed prior to payment and participation.
- Participants are required to bring their own footwear. As your feet will get wet with salt water, rubber boots or sandals are recommended.
- Participant may bring one guest to watch the session for a cost of $99 plus GST. This guest may only watch and is not permitted to participate in the session.
- Participants will meet their trainer at the Marine Life Information Centre. If the centre is closed when you arrive, please wait there and the trainer will come for you.
Enjoy this exciting and unique experience for only $295 plus GST.
For more information or to book your program date, please call 780.444.5316.