SeaWorld nears debut of new Shamu show – One Ocean

SeaWorld parks across the United States are nearing the debut of the all-new killer whale show “One Ocean.” The show promises to connect guests to the sea with a new level of energy, excitement, and vibrancy as it educates and inspires them to make a difference in this world. “One Ocean” opens at SeaWorld Orlando on Earth Day, Friday, April 22; at SeaWorld San Diego on Memorial Day weekend and SeaWorld San Antonio in June. “One Ocean” features SeaWorld’s majestic killer whales as ambassadors of the sea, and the ocean as the center of our natural world

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Run for Dawn’s Dream on April 16th

Today most of the major news channels covered the story of Tilikum’s return to live performances at SeaWorld Orlando. Tilikum was involved in the tragic death of a trainer just over a year ago. That tragedy resulted in huge changes for the Shamu show at all SeaWorld locations, including the removal of trainers from being in the water at the same time as the Killer Whales.

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Run for Dawn’s Dream on April 16th

SeaWorld begins Reintroduction of Trainers into water with Killer Whales

It’s been a year since the tragic events that led to the death of SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau during an interactive session with a killer whale after a ‘Dine with Shamu’ show.

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SeaWorld begins Reintroduction of Trainers into water with Killer Whales

It’s been a year since the tragic events that led to the death of SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau during an interactive session with a killer whale after a ‘Dine with Shamu’ show. During that time trainers have been kept out of the water both during shows and backstage having to do all their work either from the side of the pool or in very shallow water. Now some in water interaction will be re-introduced , but only in the medical pool that features a bottom which rises and drops to facilitate health inspection behaviors with the killer whales

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The Story of Shamu

Growing up, as I did, in the Pacific Northwest, Killer Whales were just part of the mythology of the region.

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SeaWorld says “Don’t Forget About Us”

The last thing you want to happen on one of the busiest days of the year is to have one of your major attractions go down for an extended period of time. Unfortunately SeaWorld Orlando’s Manta Roller Coaster did stop with passengers stuck 100ft in the air . All guests were evacuated safely and the ride has returned to operation

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SeaWorld rescues Cold-Stressed Turtles

We’re undergoing a bit of a cold snap here in Central Florida, but this is nothing compared to the conditions at Cape Cod Bay in Massachusetts. SeaWorld Orlando has just received 20 highly-endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles that were rescued from the bay and will care for them while they recover from hypothermia, pneumonia, and severe-dehydration.

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Dawn Brancheau Foundation

The family of Dawn Brancheau, the Killer Whale trainer tragically killed at SeaWorld Orlando earlier this year, has started a foundation in her memory. The Dawn Brancheau Foundation , as you might expect, supports the things that Brancheau was involved in in her life, organizations like Make-A-Wish, SPCTA, and other community organizations. In their short existence, they were officially established on Oct 14th, they have organized volunteer efforts at Give Kid The World and funded a soccer field in the Congo.

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SeaWorld to lay off 129 in Orlando

SeaWorld announced today that they will lay off 129 people in their Orlando theme parks.

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Mark Wahlberg visits Discovery Cove at SeaWorld Orlando

Another day, another celebrity sighting in Orlando. Producer-Director-Actor Mark Wahlberg enjoys a day at Discovery Cove where he swam with dolphins, snorkeled with rays and hand-fed exotic birds at the all-inclusive park. Looks like he’s really enjoying himself

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