I bought the VIP package and boy, was it good. You are limited to a party no more then 5 people (including kids) and they are strict on that. We arrived before our 11am tour time and was able to walk around and see. At exactly 11:00, our tour guide came and got us. We were combined with another group of 5. Not sure if that is the norm, but it wasn't a problem. The tour itself was very insightful. We picked her brain and she had great answers to our questions. Very educational for the kids. Here are my thoughts.
- you see everything the reg admission gets to see but a ton more including behind the scene things (ie prep kitchen for animals, medical facility, under water research room, etc.)
- I thought the picture and feeding opportunity was worth the price itself. The kids loved the opportunity to get close to the dolphin and touch it. They also enjoyed feeding them.
- the length of the tour , 1 hr 15 min was perfect. The kids did not lose their attention span.
- the guide was patient with us and all of our questions.
- they gave us 5 pics in a paper frame that made for a nice souvenir.
All in all, we were very glad to see this exhibit via the VIP tour. Would recommend it for families with kids.