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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 […]
First Emperor Penguin Chick in Over a Decade Hatched at SeaWorld San Diego
In September 2023, an emperor penguin chick was hatched for the first time since 2010 at SeaWorld San Diego. SeaWorld San Diego is the only place in the Western Hemisphere where emperor penguins can be found, making the hatching a rare and celebratory event. Emperor penguins are currently listed as a threatened species under the […]
SeaWorld Orlando proudly announces the birth of three smalltooth sawfish pups
SeaWorld Orlando has announced the birth of three smalltooth sawfish pups, marking a historic achievement in global conservation for this endangered species as the only aquarium in the United States showcasing smalltooth sawfish and the second worldwide to have a successful birth. The newborns include two females and one male, born on July 11, 2023, […]
SeaWorld Orlando Now Caring for Two Great Hammerhead Sharks
SeaWorld Orlando is proud to now be caring for two critically endangered great hammerhead sharks in its 700,000-gallon aquarium at Shark Encounter that features one of the world’s largest underwater viewing tunnels. Shark enthusiasts are encouraged to come and see the pair of young male sharks, named Dutch and Dillon, who have joined five other […]
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Becomes New Home for ‘Bandar’, a Critically Endangered Sumatran Tiger, as Part of the AZA Species Survival Program
Becomes the first and only Sumatran Tiger at Busch Gardens Bandar is part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP) that manages endangered species in accredited zoological facilities, such as Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, to protect them from extinction Sumatran tigers are currently listed as critically endangered species with less […]
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 […]
Discovery Cove Announces Birth of Spotted Eagle Ray Pups
Discovery Cove is thrilled to announce the birth of two spotted eagle rays, a threatened marine species which is a part of the Species Survival Plan (SSP) of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Born on 2nd April, the pups are receiving around-the-clock, world-class veterinary care from Discovery Cove’s team. Spotted eagle rays are […]
Endangered Sea Turtles Returned To The Ocean After Months Of Specialised Care
The SeaWorld Orlando rescue team returned 16 endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles to the waters near Canaveral National Seashore, Florida on 19 February after months of rehabilitation at SeaWorld Orlando’s critical care facility. Last December, 15 of the sea turtles were rescued from frigid waters off the coast of New England by the Massachusetts Audubon […]