SeaWorld changing dolphin shows, but says it’s not because of PETA
PETA is taking credit for ending "dolphin surfing" by trainers in SeaWorld shows, but the theme park chain says the decision wasn't motivated by animal rights groups.
Disney gets a pass when companies cut ties with SeaWorld over animal welfare
Disney World has dolphins, too, housed in The Seas pavilion at Epcot — yet the travel company policies that affect SeaWorld don’t seem to apply to the Mouse.
TripAdvisor to stop ticket sales to SeaWorld Orlando
The new policy means “any commercial facility that either breeds or imports cetaceans for public display will be banned from sale on TripAdvisor."
Study says wild dolphins sicker than those living in captivity
Wild bottlenose dolphins in the Indian River Lagoon experience more health issues than those living in aquariums, according to a study by the Public Library of Science.
The report, published Wednesday, compare... Read More
Animal rights activists urge SeaWorld’s investors to stop using animals for entertainment
Several animal activist groups have sent a letter to the Chinese investors in SeaWorld Entertainment urging them to keep captive animals out of any theme parks it may open.
The Zhonghong Zhuoye Group purcha... Read More
PETA poll criticizes SeaWorld a week before new dolphin show release
A PETA-commissioned poll found that 68 percent of parents—the key demographic for theme parks —said they would be "more likely" to visit SeaWorld if the orcas were moved to seaside sanctuaries.
The poll was re... Read More