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SeaWorld Parks Commit $900,000 To Protect Critically Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales
The SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund announced that it has committed $900,000 over the next three years in the fight to save the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale. The announcement was made by Dr. Michael Moore of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, alongside Dr. Hendrik Nollens, Corporate Vice President of Animal Health and Welfare […]
We’ve now saved an incredible 36,000 animals!
For 55 years, SeaWorld has been a leader in the rescue and rehabilitation of marine and terrestrial animals, having now rescued more than 36,000 animals since the first SeaWorld Park opened in 1964. More important than the number 36,000 is SeaWorld’s commitment to protect and rescue animals in need. SeaWorld’s work supports a network of […]
Rescued Turtle Heads to SeaWorld for Rehabilitation
An endangered olive ridley sea turtle found stranded on a beach has been transported to SeaWorld San Diego to receive long-term rehabilitative care. Since her rescue nearly a month ago, Donatello the sea turtle has received expert critical care from The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, California, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The move to […]
“Cookie breaking” takes place at Sesame Place San Diego
Cookie Monster was front and centre at the “cookie breaking” of the new Sesame Place San Diego, set to open in 2021. The loveable, googley-eyed, blue monster was joined by some of his favourite furry friends (Elmo, Abby Cadabby and Count von Count) and local civic leaders as they celebrated the groundbreaking of Sesame Place […]
Five things you didn’t know about Busch Gardens
1. Busch Gardens has more rollercoasters than any other park in Florida If you’re a thrill-seeker then Busch Gardens is the perfect park for you. Home to nine incredible rollercoasters (with a 10th already being built for next year!) it has more than any other park in Florida. If you love heights, then you’ll want […]
Watch our Rare Video of a White Shark Heart Beating
Researchers studying white shark populations were recently given rare access to an image that has likely never been seen before: the beating heart of one of the most mysterious predators in the ocean. SeaWorld scientists aboard the OCEARCH research vessel off the coast of Nova Scotia captured the heartbeat of a live, wild white shark with ultrasound. It is believed this […]
Award-Winning Busch Gardens Christmas Town Brightens Tampa Bay
Christmas comes to life at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Christmas Town including ALL-NEW festive fare, heartwarming shows, and merry memorable moments with fan-favourite characters each day from 16 November 2019 to 6 January 2020. Proud to be recognised as a USA Today 10 Best Theme Park Holiday Event, Christmas Town offers new experiences along with […]
SeaWorld Rescue Team Save Trapped Manatee
On Friday 1 November, rescue teams from SeaWorld Orlando and Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute, in partnership with U.S. Fish and Wildlife, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and the National Marine Mammal Foundation, responded to the call to help a distressed manatee on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and […]
Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary thanks the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund
In February 2019, a devastating respiratory infection broke out at the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary and affected all 39 chimpanzees living at the sanctuary. Jobo, a one-year old male chimpanzee, was left orphaned after the infection killed his mother. One other chimpanzee also died during the outbreak. The sanctuary reached out for assistance to control the […]