What is the age for the kid who pets shamu during the show?

Once when my friend was like 6 her dad asked if she could be the one to pet shamu during the show, but they said she was too young, so they chose her brother who was ten. I'm 13....Do you think they'd still let me if I asked?What is the age for the kid who pets shamu during the show?They randomly pick a kid who is waiting in line for the show, usually one that appears to be somewhere in the 8-10 range. And they don't let the kid pet the whale, just toss it a fish.What is the age for the kid who pets shamu during the show?do they still even do that now after the recent accident?