Tickets & Hours
Get Wild at Coastal Wilds in Frankford, Delaware! Choose a self-guided visit, guided Encounter Tour or otter swim below.
Book online ahead of your visit and complete each guest’s waiver from your confirmation email to save time at check-in. Tour walk-ins are accepted when space is available.
Open daily, 9 AM–5 PM. Check the booking site for actual dates and times. Tours and swims start at the time on your ticket.
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Open daily, 9 AM–5 PM
Check the booking site for actual dates and times.
Choose Your Experience
Wild Walkthrough · From $20
Self-guided · All ages · Explore at your own pace.
Park admission only. Guided tours, animal encounters and Kangaroo Walkabout access are not included.
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Encounter Tour · From $45
Guided · All ages · About 90 minutes.
Includes Kangaroo Walkabout access and small-animal encounters. Optional sloth and capybara add-ons cost extra and depend on availability. No otter swim included.
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Ultimate Otter Swim · From $300
Ages 16+ · About 3 hours.
Includes the Encounter Tour, available add-on encounters and a 45-minute otter swim. Guests under 18 need a ticketed adult accompanying them in the pool.
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Kid-Friendly Ultimate Otter Swim · From $300
Ages 10+ · About 3 hours.
The same tour-and-swim experience, with dates for younger swimmers. Guests under 18 need a ticketed adult accompanying them in the pool.
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Otter Swim · From $200
Ages 16+ · About 45 minutes.
Swim only. The guided Encounter Tour is not included. Guests under 18 need a ticketed adult accompanying them in the pool.
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Starting prices vary by ticket type. Check the booking site for actual dates, times, requirements and current pricing before paying. Animal interactions depend on animal availability and participation.
Should I book ahead?
Yes! Book online ahead of your visit for the best choice of available tours. Tour walk-ins are accepted when space is available.
How can I save time at check-in?
Buy your tickets online and complete each guest’s waiver using the link in your confirmation email before you arrive. For tours and swims, arrive 10–15 minutes before the start time on your ticket.
Where can I check requirements and visit policies?
Open an activity guide above for inclusions, ages and preparation. Review the visitor FAQs and accessibility information, then check booking for actual dates, times and full participation requirements.
Experiences
Our reoccurring Experiences offer self-guided tours wrapped up in a fun an unique theme! Explore our Experiences below and find a fresh way to visit Coastal Wilds!
Special Events
Sometimes we find a BIG reason to celebrate with everyone, usually wrapped up in a holiday or special cause. These self-guided events typically happen only once a month and our way to bring the community together over a love of animals on a special day!
