Tagged PETA

05/11/2017

PETA released a statement Thursday saying the “accidental pregnancy” of a Commerson’s dolphin at Aquatica is why they are calling on families to boycott SeaWorld. A 16-year-old Commerson’s dolphin is expecti... Read More

Last orca born in captivity arrives at SeaWorld San Antonio

04/20/2017

The last killer whale was born at SeaWorld San Antonio, ending an era of captive orca breeding. The 25-year-old mother, Takara, and her calf are being watched around the clock by veterinarians, who watched her... Read More

Central Florida Zoo plans massive $85 million expansion

04/10/2017

Orlando Tourism

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is ramping up for an ambitious $85 million renovation with plans to ask Seminole County commissioners Tuesday to contribute more than $200,000 in tax dollars for ... Read More

Animal rights activists urge SeaWorld’s investors to stop using animals for entertainment

04/05/2017

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

04/03/2017

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

SeaWorld Entertainment’s revenue and attendance drop

02/21/2017

The CEO of SeaWorld Entertainment told investors Tuesday to expect a potential debt refinancing after reporting a drop in both revenue and attendance in 2016. The announcement came after the company released... Read More

PETA pushing SeaWorld to build an orca sanctuary

02/20/2017

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is making a power play for public support to get SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment to place their killer whales in a seaside sanctuary. The problem is there are n... Read More

SeaWorld transitions to new mission of conservation and rehabilitation

01/09/2017