We Found PENGUINS Under a Waterslide… At Aquatica?!

Hi everyone, it’s Sondra!
In today’s vlog, I’m taking you along on a wild, water‑filled adventure with Jonah at Aquatica in Orlando. What started as a simple waterpark day turned into one of the most surprising animal encounters we’ve ever had as a family. From penguins under a slide to a very “special” kind of dolphin, this day was packed with moments you honestly have to see to believe.
Aquatica is known for being one of Orlando’s most unique waterparks, because it mixes thrilling rides with real marine life all around you. As soon as we walked in, Jonah couldn’t believe how many slides and pools there were, and then we spotted something none of us expected – penguins in the water, right under a slide! Watching Jonah’s face when he realized there were penguins swimming below while people were sliding above was priceless. It felt like we had walked into a real‑life nature documentary inside a waterpark.
We also saw dolphins multiple times throughout the day, including a “special type of dolphin” that completely grabbed Jonah’s attention. You’ll see us trying to figure out what makes it so unique and why it looks different from the ones he’s seen before. Between the animal encounters, Jonah spent a ton of time in the wave pool, diving under the water, cruising along the most fun "lazy" river that we have ever been in (the current pulls you at high speeds around the fun), and just enjoying being in his element. He went from excited to totally fearless as the day went on.
Aquatica is famous for combining high‑energy fun with close‑up views of amazing aquatic animals, which makes it such a perfect spot for families and kids who love both rides and wildlife. I tried to capture every moment—from the big laughs to the little details—so you can feel like you’re spending the day here with us.
And of course, at the end of the video, our head reviewer Jonah gives his honest feedback about the park, his favorite parts, and what surprised him the most. Don’t miss his final verdict!
If you love family vlogs, waterparks, and animal encounters, I think you’ll really enjoy this one. Make sure to watch till the end, give the video a thumbs up, SUBSCRIBE to our channel, and hit the notification bell so you never miss our next adventure. Let me know in the comments: would you go down a slide that has penguins or dolphins swimming underneath?

— Sondra