While she is not out of the woods yet, the sea lion pup nicknamed “Marina,” rescued last week (Thursday 4th Feb 2016) remains in stable and guarded condition at SeaWorld. Veterinarians and animal care specialists at the marine park are cautiously optimistic about her recovery. The young pup, found extremely malnourished, dehydrated and suffering from […]
Over the past two chilly days in Central Florida, four rehabilitated manatees were returned back to Florida water ways by the SeaWorld Animal Rescue Team and the American Humane Association (AHA)Red Star Rescue team. These manatees were brought in after being rescued for various reasons and were rehabilitated for years at SeaWorld Orlando. Carmine and […]
SeaWorld Animal Rescue Team returned four rescued and rehabilitated manatees back to their natural water ways in a multi-organisation effort led by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), along with Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo and Miami Seaquarium. Two of the animals were particularly special, such as the 500th manatee rescued by the park as […]
SeaWorld are pleased to announce the safe arrival of 24 of world’s most endangered sea turtles following a life-saving flight from Massachusetts for critical rehabilitation by SeaWorld experts. These critically debilitated, cold-stunned turtles are representative of the many sea turtles impacted by the region’s oncoming winter weather. The 24 juvenile sea turtles were originally rescued […]
SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld San Diego, SeaWorld San Antonio and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay are delighted to have been rewarded for their 25 years of accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) with a Quarter Century Award. The newly established award recognises SeaWorld’s consistent meeting of AZA standards for 25 years. The AZA accreditation […]
Sarah Bazley, Learning Manager for Chester Zoo explains the importance of the Wild Winter project in encouraging children to learn about UK wildlife. “It’s always a challenge to keep youngsters actively engaged with the great outdoors. With things like TVs, computers and tablets being so accessible for children now, it’s not a surprise that many reports, […]
SeaWorld San Diego returned the rehabilitated, long-beaked common dolphin to the ocean having given the marine mammal a second chance at life. It was first spotted in an estuary of the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge on Thursday, December 10th. SeaWorld’s Animal Rescue Team and the Imperial Beach lifeguards were able to guide the […]
Members of the SeaWorld Orlando Rescue Team traveled to the Charleston, S.C. area this past week, where — along with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Ocean Service, and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources – they helped save a wayward manatee. The manatee was spotted in […]
Busch Gardens Tampa has released brand new details about the latest thrill ride, Cobra’s Curse, coming in 2016. Set to be the only ride of its kind in the world, Cobra’s Curse is a family roller coaster with freely spinning ride vehicles and a 70-foot vertical lift. Additional facts on Cobra’s Curse: A unique move […]