Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience — SeaWorld San Diego
"Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience," an 18-aquarium jellyfish exhibit built inside a repurposed ride building at SeaWorld San Diego in San Diego, California, opened March 15, 2025; design by PGAV Destinations with AV integration (360-degree LED video wall and show control for the Medusa Gallery) by AVI-SPL's XTG team.
| Venue | SeaWorld San Diego |
|---|---|
| Project type | New Exhibition |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2025 |
| Technologies | curved LED video wall, 360-degree immersive media room, Q-SYS audio/control platform, responsive lighting synced to media and live tanks |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| PGAV Destinations | Master Planning | |
| PGAV Destinations | Architecture | |
| PGAV Destinations | Exhibit Design | |
| AVI-SPL | AV Integration | AVI-SPL's XTG (Experience Technology Group) division engineered the AV system (audio, control, and the 360-degree LED video wall) for the Medusa Gallery. |
Description
The exhibit spans three galleries -- Realm of the Jellies, Jellyfish Passage, and the central Medusa Gallery -- featuring nine jellyfish species across 18 aquariums, including 10 circular tanks integrated directly into curved LED video walls. The Medusa Gallery combines a three-sided LED video wall with a custom show-control system synchronizing video, audio, and live-tank lighting. The exhibit drew more than 100,000 visitors in its first 90 days.
Sources
- https://pgavdestinations.com/project/jewels-of-the-sea-the-jellyfish-experience-sea-world-san-diego/
- https://unitedparks.com/media/press-releases/seaworld-san-diego-debuts-a-one-of-a-kind-wonder-jewels-of-the-sea-the-ultimate-jellyfish-experience/
- https://www.aza.org/connect-stories/stories/all-new-jewels-of-the-sea-the-jellyfish-experience-at-seaworld-san-diego
- https://avispl.com/xtg/our-work/seaworld/
- https://seaworld.com/san-diego/animals/the-jellyfish-experience/