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SeaWorld Orlando Welcomes Orphaned Pacific Walrus Calf Rescued in Alaska to New Home
SeaWorld Orlando is grateful to welcome a rare rescued Pacific walrus calf from the Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC), now under the expert care of SeaWorld Orlando’s renowned animal care specialists. The calf, which was found orphaned and abandoned on the beaches of Utqiagvik, Alaska, has been named Ukiaq, which translates to “autumn” in the language […]
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Welcomes A Southern White Rhino Calf
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay recently welcomed a female southern white rhino calf to the park’s crash (herd) of rhino. The approximately 100-pound calf, born to experienced mother, Kisiri, will join the diverse collection of African wildlife including zebra, ostrich, giraffe, and several antelope species that reside in the park’s expansive 65-acre Serengeti Plain. Guests will […]
Critically Endangered Bornean Orangutan Born at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Birth Marks Milestone in Orangutan Conservation Efforts
A critically endangered female Bornean Orangutan has been born at Busch Gardens. The birth signifies a milestone in Orangutan conservation efforts among accredited zoological facilities, like Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, who participate in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP) to ensure the welfare and future prosperity of this newborn and […]
Five Rehabilitated Manatees Return to Florida Waters After Several Years of Rehabilitation
Earlier this month, the Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership (MRP), a cooperative group of non-profit, private, state, and federal entities who work together to rescue, rehabilitate, release, and monitor sick and injured manatees– successfully released five orphaned manatees to Blue Spring State Park in Florida after a years’ long journey of rehabilitation by multiple members […]
Mother-Daughter Manatee Pair Returned to Florida Waters After More than a Year of Rehabilitation and 17,000+ Hours of Specialised Care
SeaWorld Orlando has successfully returned Reckless and Churro, a mother and calf manatee duo, to Broward County in Florida after more than a year of incredible rehabilitation at its Rescue Center. The rehabilitation work included 12 lifesaving procedures and more than 17,000 hours of specialised care. Reckless and Churro were rescued in Florida in May […]
Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership Members Successfully Assisted the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service with the Transport of Three Manatees from Miami Seaquarium to SeaWorld Orlando and ZooTampa at Lowry Park
Advanced age, preexisting health conditions, and the large size of the manatees made the transport process complex; the animals are now receiving medical evaluations at SeaWorld Orlando and ZooTampa at Lowry Park. Under the direction of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, members of the Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership (MRP) assisted in the transport […]
SeaWorld Conservation Fund help build marine animal rescue facility in the Galápagos
The SeaWorld Conservation Fund has provided a grant of up to $800,000 over three years to help World Vets build the largest capacity for marine animal rescue on San Cristobal Island in the Galápagos, in collaboration with the Galápagos National Park. The funds will improve the infrastructure of the existing small facility used for wildlife […]
SeaWorld Conservation Fund Makes Emergency Grant to Help Save Endangered Amazon River Dolphins in Brazil
Following extreme drought and heat in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest, the SeaWorld Conservation Fund made an emergency grant to the Mamirauá Institute for Sustainable Development (IDSM) to support the rescue of Amazon river dolphins and mitigate the impact of the environmental emergency in and around Lake Tefé, located in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest. Amazon river […]
SeaWorld Conservation Fund Makes Million Dollar Cornerstone Investments for Greater Impact on at Risk Species: Manatees and Guadalupe Fur Seals
The SeaWorld Conservation Fund has announced cornerstone investments in the preservation of manatees and Guadalupe fur seals, committing up to $1.075 million over up to four years. The initial investments encompass three organisations and will help support vital census work and tagging for imperiled Gudalupe fur seals, along with habitat restoration, rescue, rehabilitation, release, monitoring […]