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Blackfish is billed as a documentary, but instead of a fair and balanced treatment of a complex subject, the film is inaccurate and misleading and, regrettably, exploits a tragedy that remains a source of deep pain for Dawn Brancheau’s family, friends and colleagues. To promote its bias that killer whales should not be maintained in […]

New research conducted at SeaWorld aims to help scientists answer a long-standing question: What is the resting metabolic rate of a killer whale? The answer to this seemingly basic question may upset conventionally held beliefs about the impact of killer whales, an apex predator, on their environment, and help biologists make more informed management decisions […]

29th October 2013 – A veterinarian has performed surgery on a rescued sea turtle, removing two fishing hooks from its throat and cloaca with the assistance of SeaWorld Orlando’s Aquarium tea The turtle arrived at SeaWorld Orlando early last week and underwent surgery on Friday following x-rays and blood work evaluation. According to the veterinarian who performed […]

93 wildlife research, habitat protection, animal rescue and conservation education projects will receive the grants. The grants will support researchers studying migration movements of Antarctic penguin species, provide safer passage for turtle hatchlings making their way from the nest on the beach to the water and help monitor the long-term health of dolphins in one […]

8th May 2013 – Three endangered Malayan tiger cubs were born at Busch Gardens Tampain Florida on Sunday, 31st March.  The litter, the first ever to be born at Busch Gardens, consists of two males and one female, each weighing between six and seven pounds (2.7kg – 3.1kg). The cubs are currently being monitored around the clock by […]

Busch Gardens in Florida has welcomed its newest resident: an adorable aardvark born on the 6th February. The healthy baby is expected to grow to more than 120 lbs (54kg) within its first year of life. Aardvarks are solitary by nature, and aardvark births are not common, however the new addition is the third baby […]

15th February 2013…SeaWorld San Diego in California yesterday welcomed the birth of its newest baby killer whale, weighing in at approximately 350 pounds (158kg) and 7 feet long, the calf is the sixth successful killer whale birth in the park’s 49-year history. After a nearly 18-month gestation, Kasatka gave birth at the Shamu Stadium under […]

6th February 2013…Daredevil Beth Tweddle has continued her plight to conquer risk-taking activities following her rigorous Olympic training, by riding white knuckle coasters and diving with giant manta rays at popular Florida parks SeaWorld, Discovery Cove and Busch Gardens. The 27 year old gymnast from Liverpool, currently starring in ITV’s Dancing on Ice, spent at […]

20th November… Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy, 60 orphaned cats and dogs who were left homeless and at risk of being put down were flown across the country via a donated charter from Southwest Airlines, chaperoned by SeaWorld’s animal rescue experts, just in time to secure a  safe and secure new home for the Thanksgiving […]