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.
Whale dies at SeaWorld Orlando 8 years after being rescued
It’s the second death of a whale under SeaWorld’s care this year and the fifth overall since January 2017.
2018 was SeaWorld’s comeback year
SeaWorld Orlando’s parent company reported another strong quarter of attendance, revenue and income growth to wrap up 2018, making the year one of the company’s best in the post-”Blackfish” era.
That 2013 doc... Read More
SeaWorld whale death draws animal rights protests
Kayla, a 30-year-old female orca at SeaWorld Orlando, died Monday morning after a short illness, the theme park announced.
According to SeaWorld, Kayla began showing “signs of discomfort” on Saturday, with her... Read More
Animal rights groups sue for SeaWorld whale autopsies
PETA is once again turning to the courts in a dispute involving captive whales at SeaWorld parks — only this time, SeaWorld isn’t the defendant.
Along with other groups including the Animal Welfare Institute a... Read More
SeaWorld’s comeback shows no signs of slowing down
2018 continues to be a banner year for SeaWorld Orlando’s parent company, which reported increased attendance, revenue and income across all its theme parks in the third quarter.
Attendance at SeaWorld Enterta... Read More
SeaWorld showing signs of comeback
After several years of declining attendance and a seemingly unsolvable image problem, there were signals of a recovery for SeaWorld Orlando in the latest quarterly earnings report for its parent company.
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PETA protestors charged with trespassing at SeaWorld’s Aquatica
Five PETA protestors in black-and-white wetsuits were charged with trespassing Wednesday at SeaWorld's Aquatica.
The protesters chose the height of the summer tourist season to beach themselves at the Orlando ... Read More
Walrus calf gains 33 pounds after SeaWorld vets begin bottle feeding
SeaWorld Orlando's new baby walrus is gaining an average of two pounds a day after vets discovered she was failing to gain weight and started hand feeding the calf.
The calf has gained 33 pounds since she beg... Read More