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62-526: The Richard Friedrich Aquarium was opened in 1948. It was the only aquarium in the city until SeaWorld San Antonio was opened in 1988. What is now known as the San Antonio Zoo began in 1914 when Colonel George Washington Brackenridge , one of the city's leading citizens, placed bison , deer , monkeys , African lions , and bears on land he had deeded to the city. The land became Brackenridge Park and Golf Course . The San Antonio Zoo opened two of

124-669: A Mack Rides Family Launch Coaster , Electric Eel, a Premier Rides Sky Rocket II , Journey to Atlantis , a Mack Rides Water Coaster , Emperor, a Bolliger & Mabillard dive coaster, and Arctic Rescue , an Intamin Family Launch Straddle Coaster . Electric Ocean is the park's nightly summer event featuring pop and electronic style music with lights and seasonal shows, Sea Lions Tonite (a nighttime Sea Lion show featuring spoofs of other SeaWorld shows and attractions), Atlantis Ignites (a tesla coil and projection show), and Cirque Electrique (a Cirque du Soleil-style show on

186-580: A $ 65 million settlement with investors who alleged that the company had deceived them about the documentary's effect on park attendance. SeaWorld operates its conservation program in cooperation with the Department of the Interior , National Marine Fisheries Service and state agencies; its rescue and rehabilitation program was developed to comply with the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and

248-619: A buyer for the two other parks, HBJ refused to sell the parks individually. Despite a long negotiation, Anheuser-Busch bought all six parks in 1989: SeaWorld in San Diego, Aurora, Orlando and San Antonio as well as Cypress Gardens in Winter Haven and Boardwalk and Baseball in Haines City. Soon after the sale was final, Busch sold Cypress Gardens to the park's management and closed Boardwalk and Baseball. Anheuser-Busch put millions of dollars back into

310-544: A coaster oriented to kids located in the Sesame Street themed area of the park, is built by Zierer . SeaWorld Orlando's recent coaster is Ice Breaker , which opened in 2022, containing the steepest drop of all main SeaWorld Orlando coasters, and being built by Premier Rides . The Orlando park is also home to the original Journey to Atlantis , a intricately themed water coaster by Mack Rides . SeaWorld's Electric Ocean

372-426: A day and critics say the animals are too big and intelligent to be suitable for captivity. In 2016 SeaWorld announced that they no longer had plans to complete the expansion project. PETA , which opposes whales being kept in captivity, has proposed the theme park operator base its whales in seaside sanctuaries. The company also pledged $ 10 million in matching funds for killer whale research. The plans to increase

434-551: A killer whale that was brought to the new facility. The harsh winter climate permitted the park to be open only from mid-May until mid-September. The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida opened near the end of the second operating season of SeaWorld Ohio . The success of Disney in Orlando provided a location that was already popular with tourists. SeaWorld Orlando opened in 1973. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich , Inc. (HBJ) purchased

496-438: A new exhibit for hippos with underwater viewing area and one for new Nile crocodiles as well as many other smaller animals. Phase II contains Angolan colobus monkeys, okapi, African hunting dogs, rock hyrax, and various species of birds contained in the second largest aviary in the world. On June 18, 2013, a two-headed turtle, along with three one-headed turtles hatched. The two-headed turtle was later named Thelma and Louise after

558-574: A park in the Middle East, but did not specify a timeline or specific location. On December 13, 2016, SeaWorld announced that it would open its first overseas theme park on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi , UAE in 2022. It would also be the first franchised SeaWorld park. SeaWorld had announced that in October 2022, the park was 90% completed and was almost open. Finally, on May 24, 2023, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi opened to

620-477: A roller coaster reaching a height of 150 feet, and Journey to Atlantis , a water roller coaster into the mythical land of Atlantis and Texas Stingray a wooden steel hybrid Coaster. In 2008, Busch Entertainment had previously announced plans to open a fourth SeaWorld park in Dubai , UAE , but those plans were abandoned amidst the international financial crisis. In May 2014, SeaWorld announced renewed plans to build

682-572: A second Boardwalk and Baseball park adjacent to Sea World San Antonio were abandoned. Under Anheuser-Busch ownership, the park closed less popular attractions consisting of the Texas Walk, Cypress Gardens West, Joplin Square, U.S. Map Plaza, and the Garden of Flags and added its Budweiser Clydesdales to the park. In 2008, Anheuser-Busch merged with InBev ; soon after, in 2009, the newly merged company sold

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744-472: A show in Shamu Stadium. The whale had been associated with the deaths of two people previously. In May 2012, administrative law judge Ken Welsch upheld two Occupational Safety and Health Administration citations after Dawn Brancheau 's death, including one directly related to her death, and fined the company a total of $ 12,000. Trainers were banned from making close contact with the whales. In April 2014

806-437: A wall. Kandu V broke her jaw, which severed an artery, and then bled to death. In November 2006, a dominant female killer whale, Kasatka , repeatedly dragged experienced trainer, Ken Peters, to the bottom of the stadium pool during a show after hearing her calf crying for her in the back pools. In February 2010, an experienced female trainer at SeaWorld Orlando, Dawn Brancheau , was killed by killer whale Tilikum shortly after

868-487: A wildlife animal park, all included in one price of admission. SeaWorld executives replied that their park was sold because of the short season of the animal park, Northeastern Ohio's cold winter months, and also because they were not able to get the necessary permits to build roller coasters like the other SeaWorld properties had been able to. In March 2004, Six Flags announced that it had sold Six Flags Worlds of Adventure to Cedar Fair Entertainment Company , operators of

930-474: Is SeaWorld Orlando's night program, featuring the fireworks show Ignite , a sea lion show Sea Lions Tonite , a dolphin show Touch The Sky and killer whale show Shamu's Celebration: Light Up the Night . SeaWorld San Antonio opened on May 27, 1988. Its formal opening over Memorial Day Weekend 1988 held about 75,000 people. 3.3 million people visited SeaWorld San Antonio during its first year, 10% more than what

992-468: Is a major theme park competitor to Six Flags , Disney Experiences and Universal Destinations & Experiences . The parks' marine mammal collections have been the subject of public debate and criticism over the years, with critics saying that the park's practices entail animal abuse. The 2013 documentary film Blackfish , produced after a SeaWorld Orlando trainer was killed by one of the park's orcas, led to initial decreases in attendance, profits and

1054-606: Is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The park, initially called Sea World of Texas , was developed by Harcourt, Brace and Jovanovich (now Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ). Built for $ 170 million, it opened on May 27, 1988, and 75,000 people attended the opening. It had 3.3 million visitors in its first 12 months of operation, placing it among the Top 10 attractions in Texas. At

1116-747: Is an American theme park chain with headquarters in Orlando, Florida . It is a proprietor of marine mammal parks , oceanariums , animal theme parks , and rehabilitation centers owned by United Parks & Resorts . The parks host shows starring marine mammals , especially dolphins (including orcas ) and pinnipeds (e.g. sea lions ), as well as zoological displays featuring various other marine animals. The parks also feature thrill rides, including roller coasters like Kraken , Mako and Manta at SeaWorld Orlando , which can also be found at SeaWorld San Diego , and Steel Eel and The Great White at SeaWorld San Antonio . Emperor , Arctic Rescue , and Electric Eel can be found at SeaWorld San Diego , with

1178-586: Is illegal to bring drive hunt animals into the United States. He adds that, "SeaWorld opposes the dolphin hunts documented in The Cove . We do not purchase any animals from these hunts. More than 80 percent of the marine mammals in our care were born in our parks. We haven't collected a dolphin from the wild in decades." Since 1993, there have been no permits issued to facilities in the United States to import dolphins acquired through drive hunt methods. Marilee Menard,

1240-436: Is one of two zoological facilities in the United States that cares for Pacific white-sided dolphins. In addition to the performing sea lions and otters, there is a large population of California sea lions and harbor seals living at this open air exhibit. Pinniped feeding opportunities are available for an additional fee. Unique to this SeaWorld is an exhibit for the park's Asian small-clawed and African spot-necked otters, while

1302-510: The Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio . Cedar Fair returned the park to its original Geauga Lake name and stripped the park itself of all Looney Tunes and DC Comics branding, including walk around character costumes pertaining to either franchise, since the company did not have the licensing rights. Since Six Flags retained ownership of the animals, the majority of the animal portion of

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1364-499: The Endangered Species Act of 1973 . Since its inception SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment has rescued and helped more than 40,000 animals, including ill, orphaned or abandoned and injured manatees, dolphins, pilot whales, sea turtles, and birds. As part of its animal rehabilitation program, SeaWorld has claimed the first birth of a killer whale in captivity, the first birth of a marine mammal via artificial insemination and

1426-604: The SeaWorld parks to the Blackstone Group . In 2017, Blackstone sold its stake to China's Zhonghong Group. In March 2016, SeaWorld Entertainment announced that the current generation of orcas at it parks would be the last. SeaWorld San Antonio currently houses 5 orcas. It was also announced that the theatrical orca shows would be phased out and replaced with more naturalistic Orca Encounters. SeaWorld San Antonio's Orca Encounter opened on February 22, 2020. In 2024, Catapult Falls,

1488-613: The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia denied an appeal by SeaWorld. On December 22, 2015, an 18-year old SeaWorld orca, Unna, died from a fungal infection at the SeaWorld Park in San Antonio , Texas. In 2013, SeaWorld's treatment of killer whales in captivity was the basis of the film Blackfish , which documents the history of Tilikum , a killer whale captured by SeaLand of

1550-746: The 1991 film. Thelma and Louise later died on July 29, 2014, from unknown causes. Josh the African lion was permanently transferred to the Birmingham Zoo in April 2022 as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plan. See also: List of museums in Central Texas SeaWorld San Antonio SeaWorld San Antonio is a 416-acre (168 ha) marine mammal park , oceanarium and animal theme park in

1612-528: The Lake Milton/ Newton Falls area west of Youngstown, Ohio , it was decided that Aurora, Ohio would be the new home of a SeaWorld. The park opened on May 29, 1970. The Aurora site was approximately 15 miles (24 km) northwest of the Lake Milton site and 30 miles (48 km) southeast of Cleveland. By this time, the founders of the company had captured a few more species of animals, including

1674-551: The Pacific (and later rescued by SeaWorld Orlando) who has been involved in the deaths of three people. In the aftermath of the release of the film, Martina McBride , 38 Special , REO Speedwagon , Cheap Trick , Heart , Barenaked Ladies , Trisha Yearwood , and Willie Nelson canceled scheduled concerts at SeaWorld parks. SeaWorld disputes the accuracy of the film, calling it "propaganda" and "emotionally manipulative". SeaWorld spent $ 15 million on an advertising campaign countering

1736-507: The United States. Half of the belugas currently at the facility were born at the park and several belugas at other US facilities were originally born here. This park has also been selected the permanent home of a rescued Cook Inlet beluga named Tyonek who was deemed unreleasable due to his young age and lack of survival skills. They were chosen due to their diverse beluga population of experienced mothers and younger belugas close to his age, but surprisingly he ended up bonding with Betty, one of

1798-559: The Westover Hills District of San Antonio , Texas , on the city's west side. It is the largest of the three parks in the SeaWorld chain owned and operated by United Parks & Resorts . As North America's largest marine -life theme park, and one of the world's largest marine-life theme parks, it is focused on conservation, education and animal rescue. It is a member of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums (AMMPA) and

1860-593: The addition of the Aquatica water park to its adventure park, which already includes SeaWorld and Discovery Cove . The parks were bought in 1989 by Busch Entertainment Corp. , the family entertainment division of Anheuser-Busch , which is best known for brewing beer. In 2009, Busch Entertainment was sold to the Blackstone Group and subsequently renamed SeaWorld Entertainment . In 2013, Blackstone sold 37% of SeaWorld Entertainment in an initial public offering and sold its remaining 21% holding to Zhonghong Zhuoye in 2017. It

1922-526: The allegations and emphasizing its contributions to the study of whales and their conservation. In August 2014, SeaWorld announced it planned to build new killer whale tanks that would be almost double the size of the existing ones to provide more space for its whales, scheduled for completion in 2018. The company maintained the move was not in response to the release of the Blackfish documentary. Wild killer whales may travel up to 160 kilometres (100 mi) in

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1984-658: The breeding program for this critically endangered species. Due to the former hoofstock quarantine point in San Antonio, the San Antonio Zoo has historically had a wide variety of hoofstock species. The zoo is involved in breeding a number of endangered species including black rhino , leopard , golden lion tamarin , dama gazelle , Attwater's prairie chicken (housed and bred off-exhibit), black mangabey , African lion, black-footed ferret , Komodo dragon , Andean condor , and Caribbean flamingos . The zoo opened Phase II of Africa Live in 2010. Phase I, which opened in 2007, brought

2046-777: The company in 1976 and 12 years later they built a new park in Texas . In 1988, SeaWorld San Antonio opened just a few miles outside of San Antonio . Growth has pushed the city outwards and now SeaWorld San Antonio lies in the Westover Hills community in West San Antonio. The park was open year-round like its sister parks in California and Florida in 1988 and 1989, then went to a seasonal schedule. In May 1987, Robert Maxwell 's British Printing and Communication Corporation (BPCC) made an unsolicited bid to acquire HBJ. HBJ defended itself from

2108-490: The company's share price. In 2018, SeaWorld's attendance and revenue began to recover with the addition of new rides, shows, and animal exhibits at its parks, as well as increased marketing about the parks' conservation and rescue efforts. In 2016, SeaWorld announced that they would end their in-park orca breeding program and eventually phase out their theatrical orca shows altogether (due to state legislation in California that banned shows using orcas) starting in San Diego. It

2170-568: The end of the marine-life park permanently. All of the animal stadiums and buildings were next torn down or converted into other venues. Some of the SeaWorld property remained intact, albeit hidden or modified. What remained included the former seal and sea lion area, the Ski Stadium (to be used in a Lumberjack show in 2006), the aquarium (to be used for unknown purposes), and two movie theater houses/simulators, once housing 3D/4D movies. The Ski Stadium

2232-543: The first SeaWorld park, opened on March 21, 1964. The park features shows such as Sea Lions Live , a comedic show with sea lions and otters, Dolphin Days , a dolphin show, and Orca Encounter , an educational show about killer whales and their behavior in the wild. There are also many seasonal shows which are featured in the summer, notability Cirque Electrique . Rides include Shipwreck Rapids, an Intamin River Rapids ride, Manta,

2294-521: The first cageless exhibits in the United States in November 1929 that offered visitors views of the animals not available in caged exhibits. The Richard Friedrich Aquarium was dedicated in 1948, and the Hixon Bird House, funded through the efforts of Colonel Frederick C. Hixon, opened in 1966. The San Antonio Zoo housed the first herd of addra gazelle in captivity in 1969 and continues to be active in

2356-495: The first hatching of captive green sea turtles. While acknowledging the value of these programs, critics and animal rights advocates have questioned SeaWorld's balance of conservation and education alongside the commercial activities of its theme parks. In 1998, SeaWorld, with the help of the US Coast Guard , released the gray whale J.J. after the whale was rehabilitated at SeaWorld San Diego for 14 months. Groups concerned for

2418-447: The first two being added in the past three years alone. Journey to Atlantis , a combination roller coaster and splashdown ride, can be found at all three parks. There are operations located within the United States in Orlando, Florida ; San Diego , California ; San Antonio , Texas ; later outside the United States such as Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates ; and previously Aurora, Ohio . On March 5, 2007, SeaWorld Orlando announced

2480-531: The health and safety of SeaWorld's captive killer whale population have asked for the animals to be released. SeaWorld has defended their decision to keep the animals by citing their inability to survive in the wild after years of captivity. In response to claims leveled at SeaWorld and other marine parks by the 2009 movie The Cove which accuses them of obtaining dolphins taken in drive hunts , SeaWorld spokesperson Fred Jacobs stated that, "We think we're being unfairly criticized for something we're opposed to." It

2542-582: The hostile takeover attempt by going deeply into debt to make large cash payments to shareholders. The strain of the debt from fighting off the takeover, as well as a strategic decision to re-focus on HBJ's core publishing and insurance businesses, were factors in HBJ's decision to sell its theme park holdings in 1989. The Anheuser-Busch Company made an offer to purchase the SeaWorld parks. HBJ also owned and operated two other parks, Cypress Gardens and Boardwalk and Baseball , and out of fear of not being able to find

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2604-445: The other parks' freshwater otters can only be seen during shows. The newest animal exhibit in the park which opened in May 2019 featuring rescued loggerhead and green sea turtles that live with schools of marine fish. It also has a natural biofiltration system consisting of an adjacent salt marsh with bacteria in the plant roots that feed on animal waste. Aquatica is a water park that

2666-401: The park's Pacific white-sided dolphins. As of 2023, SeaWorld San Antonio has 11 belugas. SeaWorld has 18 bottlenose dolphins that live in two different areas of the park. Discovery Point is where most of the park's female dolphins live, where they do interaction programs and are also on display via above water and underwater viewing areas. Zoological Support is a backstage area where all of

2728-495: The park's male dolphins live and where other animals could go for breeding purposes, specialized veterinary care, etc. While most dolphins were born within the SeaWorld parks except Notchfin, 4 of these dolphins are also rescued dolphins that were deemed nonreleasable by the National Marine Fisheries Service. The park also has seven Pacific white-sided dolphins that live at Beluga Stadium. SeaWorld San Antonio

2790-474: The park, including all of the exhibits and animal stadiums, was either emptied or fenced off for the 2004 season. After a nearly season-long wait, the Cedar Fair company announced its plans for the non-operational side. That entire portion of the land would become an immense waterpark, Wildwater Kingdom, opening in two phases, with the first phase in 2005, followed by the second phase in 2006. This decision marked

2852-432: The parks to revive and prolong their longevity. SeaWorld is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). In July 2008, Anheuser-Busch was purchased by Belgian-Brazilian brewer InBev . InBev had a reputation as a cost-cutting company that would not be interested in holding non-beverage businesses. In 2009, the combined AB InBev sold its Busch Entertainment division to the Blackstone Group . The company

2914-456: The public. In February 2001, Anheuser-Busch sold the SeaWorld Ohio park to Six Flags , Inc., operators of neighboring Six Flags Ohio (initially Geauga Lake until 2000). Upon completion of the sale, the two parks were combined in spring 2001 as the so-called "mega-park" " Six Flags Worlds of Adventure ", which boasted its "three parks in one" uniqueness: a waterpark, an amusement park, and

2976-486: The size of the tanks in San Diego were put on hold in October 2015 after the California Coastal Commission ruled that the work could only go ahead if they banned captive breeding, which would eventually lead to end of killer whale shows at the park. On March 17, 2016, SeaWorld announced the end of their breeding program, which signifies the last generation of orcas in captivity in their care, though Takara

3038-429: The temperature in which these whales live. Some evidence has shown that the condition can manifest in individuals after a month in captivity. Some argue that aggression among captive killer whales is common, whilst others claim that this also occurs in the wild. In August 1989, a dominant female killer whale, Kandu V , attempted to rake a newcomer whale, Corky II, with her mouth during a live show and smashed her head into

3100-479: The time of its debut, it was billed as "the largest educational, marine-life theme park in the world." On November 26, 1988, Kayla (stage named "Baby Shamu ") was the first orca born at the park. At the time of her death on January 28, 2019, she resided at SeaWorld Orlando . In 1989, Harcourt, Brace and Jovanovich (heavy in debt and fighting a hostile takeover) sold its SeaWorld and Boardwalk and Baseball theme parks to Anheuser-Busch , Inc. Plans to build

3162-412: The underwater restaurant concept was deemed unfeasible, they scrapped those plans and decided to build a park instead, and SeaWorld San Diego was opened on March 21, 1964. With only a few dolphins, sea lions, 6 attractions and 22 acres (89,000 m ), the park proved to be a success and more than 400,000 guests visited in the first 12 months. After considering other locations in the midwest, including

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3224-409: The water that is an electric remaster of the original Cirque de la Mer show). SeaWorld Orlando opened on December 15, 1973. One Ocean , a killer whale show that premiered April 22, 2011, was hosted here, before being replaced with "Orca Encounter", along with, Dolphin Days , the park's dolphin show, and, a new show that made its debut on June 14, 2015, Clyde and Seamore's Sea Lion High . This show

3286-460: The world's captive killer whales, is cited for its role. Killer whale captivity is a widely debated topic. Regarding anatomy, captive killer whales can exhibit collapsed dorsal fins. However, this trait has been witnessed in the wild and a prominent theory proposes this phenomenon can occur when any orcas live in relatively warmer conditions. Though, since captive orcas are more likely to breach, rising up to warmer waters, captivity itself can increase

3348-551: The world's first launched flume ride, opened to the public. SeaWorld's orcas are housed in Shamu Theater, most of whom were born at SeaWorld except Kyuquot who was born at the defunct Sealand of the Pacific in Canada . There are currently 5 orcas, Takara (F; matriarch), Sakari (F), Kamea (F), Tuar (M) and Kyuquot (M). SeaWorld San Antonio has one of the most prolific beluga breeding programs in any zoological facility in

3410-440: Was announced later in the same year, that SeaWorld would build their first park without killer whales and outside of the United States in Abu Dhabi . In 2020, SeaWorld Orlando introduced its Orca Encounter presentation to guests. SeaWorld was founded in 1964 by Milton Shedd , Ken Norris , David Demott and George Millay . The four graduates of UCLA originally set out to build an underwater restaurant and marine life show. When

3472-580: Was formerly a section of the park under the name, Lost Lagoon, which opened in 1993 and closed on September 5, 2011, to be replaced by Aquatica San Antonio , a separate gated water park based on the original Aquatica Orlando . Known as "Texas' Best Waterpark", the new park opened on Memorial Day weekend May 2012. See also: List of museums in Central Texas SeaWorld 32°45′57″N 117°13′35″W  /  32.7657°N 117.2263°W  / 32.7657; -117.2263 SeaWorld

3534-451: Was originally projected. The park shows "Orca Encounter", an educational killer whale show; Ocean Discovery an educational show featuring dolphins and beluga whales ; and Sea Lion & Otter Spotlight , a sea lion show following the sea lions Clyde and Seamore touring a marine conservation center. Parks rides include Wave Breaker: The Rescue Coaster , a double launch roller coaster, The Great White , an inverted roller coaster, Steel Eel ,

3596-462: Was recently changed to Sea Lion & Otter Spotlight in mid 2021. The park contains 3 main roller coasters, with a fourth opening in 2022, joined by one junior coaster. They are Kraken , a floorless coaster based on the mythical sea creature, Manta , a coaster designed to simulate how manta rays move, and Mako, a hyper coaster themed to the fastest shark in the ocean. All 3 are built by the manufacturer B&M , while Super Grover's Box Car Derby,

3658-425: Was removed in 2008 to make way for Coconut Cove, a refreshment station/observation area. All of these, except for Wildwater Kingdom, closed in 2007. Wildwater Kingdom closed after the 2016 season. SeaWorld's main attraction is its killer whales, several of which are housed in 5.8-million-US-gallon (22,000 m ) tanks (equivalent to nine Olympic sized swimming pools ) that are each known as Shamu Stadium. Shamu

3720-469: Was renamed SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment in December 2009. In 2013, Blackstone sold 37% of SEAS in an initial public offering. In 2016, SeaWorld admitted that it had been sending its employees to pose as activists to spy on animal rights organization PETA . Following an investigation by an outside law firm, SeaWorld's Board of Directors directed management to end the practice. SeaWorld San Diego,

3782-545: Was still pregnant at the time. Theatrical orca shows ended at SeaWorld San Diego in 2017 and ended in Orlando and San Antonio in 2019. In November 2014, SeaWorld announced that attendance at the parks had dropped 5.2% from the previous year, profits had fallen 28% over that quarter, and the company's stock was down 50% from the previous year. From 2014 to 2015, net income in the second quarter fell 84% from $ 37.4 million to $ 5.8 million, while revenue fell from $ 405 million to $ 392 million. In February 2020, SeaWorld announced

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3844-638: Was the name of the first killer whale brought to SeaWorld San Diego in the 1960s from the Seattle Marine Aquarium . ' Shamu ' is now used as a stage name for killer whales in performances at SeaWorld parks. Currently, SeaWorld houses 18 killer whales in its three parks. Organizations such as World Animal Protection and the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society campaign against the captivity of dolphins and killer whales; SeaWorld, which holds most of

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