The lights of the family Osborne are not the only ones to light up the Orlando evening this Holiday Season. SeaWorld Orlando is adding to its usually great holiday celebration with a new ‘Sea of Trees’ and Christmas Market. SeaWorld’s Seasonal events take place Friday… Read More »SeaWorld Orlando lights up the Holiday Season
After a brief illness, Kalina, the first Killer Whale born at the SeaWorld Orlando facility, has died. Kalina was 25 years old and had given birth to several calves of her own. An exact cause of death will be determined after a necropsy. This continues… Read More »First Killer Whale ever born at SeaWorld Orlando dies at age 25
Sad news coming from SeaWorld Orlando’s Aquatica water park. A 68-year old tourist visiting from a foreign country died after being found unresponsive on Roa Rapids, a fast-current version of a lazy river. Attempts to revive the guest were successful, but he died later at… Read More »Man dies after being rescued at SeaWorld’s Aquatica
The report on the death of Killer Whale trainer Dawn Brancheau has been released and with it a $75,000 fine levied against SeaWorld Orlando. This article in the Orlando Sentinel makes it seem like nothing short of an attack on the methods of animal care… Read More »SeaWorld fined by OSHA over Trainer’s Death
Today on CNN SeaWorld head vet Dr. Christopher Dold addressed the issue of the Gulf oil spill. Dr. Dold presented three animals native to the Gulf area, a pelican, alligator, and a spoonbill, explaining exactly how these species will be affected by the disaster —… Read More »SeaWorld ready to step in to help animals in Oil Spill
Congrats to the team at SeaWorld Orlando on a very successful first year for its newest roller coaster – Manta! The SeaWorld team released this short video recapping the VIPs and special visitors who experienced the coaster this year. Oh noes. They must have left… Read More »SeaWorld’s Manta Roller Coaster turns One!
Remember when Jack Hanna used to open each Shamu show in his Kayak? Okay, so it was on film. Even though the parks have changed owners a couple of times, Hanna continues his connection with SeaWorld and occasionally makes personal visits. This month you can… Read More »Meet Jack Hanna at SeaWorld Orlando
Brace yourself for the cutest Caretta caretta you’ve ever seen. Aquarists at SeaWorld Orlando are providing round-the-clock care for three endangered loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings (aka the Caretta caretta) this week. Park rangers in Cape Canaveral, FL transported the reptilian refugees to SeaWorld after rough… Read More »SeaWorld Orlando Cares For Turtle Hatchlings