Animal Rescue Team Returns Manatee
SeaWorld’s animal rescue team traveled to Merritt Island, Fla., this morning to return manatee Kahula, who weighs close to 900 pounds, to east coast waters. He was rescued August 8, 2011 from Cape Canaveral, Fla. due to a plastic band entanglement that may have been around his body for 3 or 4 years. The band was deeply imbedded into his skin but did not compromise any vital organs.
During Kahula’s time at SeaWorld Orlando, he received supportive care with antibiotic treatments and was monitored until his return.
For 45 years, SeaWorld’s rescue team has helped animals in need — ill, injured and orphaned. More than 20,000 animals have been rescued by our experts. SeaWorld’s animal rescue team is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
SeaWorld opens all-new turtletrek
SeaWorld Orlando’s new TurtleTrek – the only attraction of its kind in the world – plus amazing admission offers and values, makes the park a must-see for locals and residents.
New adventures at TurtleTrek:
TurtleTrek, SeaWorld Orlando’s newest attraction, comes to life with SeaWorld’s unique blend of up-close encounters with manatees and sea turtles and state-of-the art entertainment, making for a real adventure and a first-of-its-kind 3D 360 degree dome theater film that is completely surrounding and immersive.
Guests first visit two massive naturalistic habitats, home to gentle manatees and gliding sea turtles, learning what makes each species so precious. Families then enter a domed theater and what happens next has never before been seen and is a first at any theme park in the world.
Inside the dome, they’ll be surrounded by a hyper-realistic, 3D 360 degree film that takes them on the amazing life journey of a special sea turtle named Nyah. The experience is all around guests and even above them – not just in front of them or only on one screen. It’s this all-new and immersive way of showcasing a sea turtle’s epic adventure that is the heart of TurtleTrek. And for the first time, SeaWorld guests are given a turtle’s eye view of the ocean’s wonders.
TurtleTrek is as inspirational as it is astounding. There’s a call-to-action at the end of the experience: SeaWorld urges guests to join in conserving the world we share. “Do a little, do a lot, but join us and… Continue reading
Antarctica – Empire of the Penguin
At Pow Wow in Los Angeles, one of the world’s top travel shows, SeaWorld Orlando designers and marketing execs revealed more details of the park’s 2013 new attraction and its largest-ever expansion, Antarctica – Empire of the Penguin.
Details revealed included:
- Antarctica – Empire of the Penguin will include a first-of-its-kind family adventure ride that utilizes new technology for an experience that can change from visit to visit. Designers also revealed that guests will be able to choose the level of thrill they experience on the ride. Each car seats eight guests.
- Guests will be introduced to a new SeaWorld star – a young gentoo penguin. The young gentoo becomes the ride’s guide and leads guests on an exciting journey through the dangers and wondrous beauty of the Antarctic.
- Antarctica – Empire of the Penguin will get SeaWorld’s guests closer than ever – and out among – its colony of penguins including gentoos, rockhoppers, adelies and kings. How close has yet to be detailed, but designers consider the guests’ encounters with the penguins to be the first of their kind in any theme park or zoo in the world.
- Immersing guests in a colony of penguins means Antarctica – Empire of the Penguin will be the coldest theme park attraction in the world. Designers have declined comment on the engineering it will take to place SeaWorld guests among a colony of penguins whose habitat must stay in the low 30 degrees for comfort.
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Viva la Musica at SeaWorld
Enjoy all the fun beginning at noon. Concerts are located at Bayside Stadium and begin at 3:00 pm. In the event of rain, concerts will move to Nautilus Theater.
Celebrate the food, fun, sights and sounds of Latin culture at this annual festival, featuring live concerts by internationally renowned Latin musical artists. All concerts are free with admission.
- April 14: Elvis Crespo
- April 21: Grupo Niche
- April 28: RKM & Ken-Y
- May 5: Gilberto Santa Rosa
Enjoy savory Latin cuisine prepared by SeaWorld Orlando’s own Executive Chef, Héctor Colón. Lechón, arroz con gandules y pasteles, arroz con pollo, habichuelas rojas y maduros, mofongo con carne frita, alcapurrias and bacalaítos are just some of the items available during Viva la Música.
SEAWORLD RELEASED REHABILITATED SEA TURTLE
Earlier this morning, SeaWorld Orlando released a rehabilitated, sub-adult loggerhead sea turtle back into the waters of the Canaveral National Seashore in Titusville, Fla.
The sea turtle was found on the beach in Indialantic, Fla. and was brought to SeaWorld Orlando on Dec. 21, 2011, highly emaciated, lethargic and covered in leeches and barnacles. The sea turtle was also suffering from digestive issues, possible pneumonia and small shell wounds.
Upon arrival at SeaWorld, the sea turtle immediately received antibiotics and was closely monitored by the SeaWorld Aquarium Team.
This year, SeaWorld Orlando has rescued 11 sea turtles, and released five. For 45 years, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment has helped animals in need — ill, injured and orphaned. More than 20,000 animals have been rescued by our experts. SeaWorld’s animal rescue team is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
To help protect this threatened species, make sure fishing line and all trash is disposed of properly. When fishing, use new “circle” hooks – sea turtles are less likely to swallow the circle-shaped hooks than traditional J-shaped, which cause suffocation or internal bleeding when swallowed. Also, if a sea turtle’s nest is seen, please contact authorities.
SEAWORLD RELEASED REHABILITATED SEA TURTLE
Just weeks after SeaWorld veterinarians removed a 4 inch-long fishing hook from its throat, the rehabilitated loggerhead turtle returned home to the waters just south of Cocoa Beach this morning.
The turtle, a sub-adult weighing approximately 100 pounds, was rescued from the intake canal at the St. Lucie Power Plant in St. Lucie County, Fla. The animal arrived at SeaWorld Orlando February 26 and immediately underwent surgery following x-rays and blood work procedures. Vets removed a 4-inch-long fish hook, and after a speedy recovery, the turtle was released back into the wild.
The loggerhead was found by the Inwater Research Group – an organization committed to the research and conservation of coastal species and habitats – who also assisted in the animal’s transport.
According to SeaWorld veterinarians, the fishing hook was one of the largest the team has removed to date. To help protect this threatened species, make sure fishing line and all trash is disposed of properly. When fishing, use new “circle” hooks – turtles are less likely to swallow the circle-shaped hooks than traditional J-shaped, which cause suffocation or internal bleeding when swallowed. Also, if a sea turtle’s nest is seen, please contact authorities.
This year, SeaWorld Orlando has rescued nine sea turtles. For 45 years, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment has helped animals in need — ill, injured and orphaned. More than 20,000 animals have been rescued by our experts. SeaWorld’s animal rescue team is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
SeaWorld Job Fair – Wednesday, March 14
Don’t forget – tomorrow is the SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment job fair and they are preparing to hire hundreds of seasonal workers to help staff in the Orlando parks this spring.
SeaWorld are looking to fill positions in all three local parks — SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica and Discovery Cove — in positions including lifeguards, game and vending attendants, food service attendants, and prep cooks.
Those interested in applying MUST do so online at seaworldjobs.com first, and then attend the hiring event on Wednesday, March 14 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The event will be at SeaWorld Orlando’s human-resources building at 6283 Sea Harbor Drive.
- Wednesday, March 14 between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Human Resource building located at6283 Sea Harbor Dr, Orlando, FL 32887
Dolphin rescue in southwest Florida
Earlier Friday afternoon, a team of marine animal rescue experts –from SeaWorld Orlando, NOAA Fisheries Services, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, Chicago Zoological Society, Mote Marine Lab, the Florid
a Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and University of Florida – worked together to free a dolphin that had been tangled in fishing line in the Ten Thousand Islands area, a chain of islands off the coast of southwest Florida between Cape Romano and Marco Island.
The fishing line was surrounding the dolphin’s tail and if left unchecked, could have impacted his ability to survive. Once the dolphin was secured by the rescue team, he was quickly taken to a boat ramp where a mobile x-ray machine checked for additional damage caused by the line, the fishing line was removed cut away, body measurements were taken and the dolphin was tagged with an identification number before he was released to the waters near Marco Island.
Although experts had been monitoring the dolphin for several weeks, weather conditions became favorable late in the week.
The dolphin – named Seymour by dolphin researchers – is estimated to be about 8 years old and is a known resident of the waters near Marco Island. At the end of 2011, members of the Ten Thousand Islands Dolphin Project reported seeing Seymour with the line wrapped around his tail. A team of experts and biologists determined that the line could endanger Seymour, and a plan was put in place to rescue him.
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Sea World Presents ‘Just for Kids’
Bring your little ones to sing, dance and play the day away at SeaWorld’s Just For Kids festival. Have breakfast with everyone’s favorite furry friends from Sesame Street. Experience live shows from artists like Choo Choo Soul and Max & Ruby live. Try out our kid-sized rides. Meet adorable animals. And soak up all the fun, music treats and more.
Concerts are included with park admission, with show times at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at SeaWorld’s Nautilus Theater.
Enjoy Just for Kids Saturdays January 14 – February 4.
- January 14 – LazyTown Live on Stage
- January 21 – Max & Ruby’s Musical Playdate
- January 28 – Doodlebops’ Musical Playdate
- February 4 – Choo Choo Soul
Concerts are included with park admission and seating will be limited.
Ticket Distribution:
Tickets for Just for Kids Concerts will be distributed across from Nautilus Theater starting at 9am each concert date on a first come, first served basis until all tickets are distributed.
LazyTown – January 14
Stephanie and Ziggy are trying to set a new energy record in the town they are visiting. They call Sportacus for help, but Robbie appears and the energy meter is going further and further down. Join Robbie, Ziggy, Stephanie and Sportacus as they set a new energy record.
Stephanie and Ziggy are trying to set a new energy record in the town they are visiting. They call Sportacus for help, but Robbie appears and the energy meter is going further and further down. Join Robbie, Ziggy, Stephanie and Sportacus as they set a new energy record.
Max & Ruby’s Musical Playdate – January 21
Celebrate the universal nature of sibling relationships in Max & Ruby’s Musical Playdate. Max & Ruby never quite want the same thing and their plans always collide – with hilarious results. Featuring upbeat… Continue reading
Celebrate the universal nature of sibling relationships in Max & Ruby’s Musical Playdate. Max & Ruby never quite want the same thing and their plans always collide – with hilarious results. Featuring upbeat… Continue reading
Win a Prize Every Day During SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment’s “25 Days of Giveaways”
This December 1 – 25, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment (SEA) is celebrating the spirit of giving with an online consumer promotion that will feature 25 different prizes.
During the “25 Days of Giveaways,” a different prize will be awarded every day, culminating with a $25,000 giveaway on Christmas Day. Entrants can win behind-the scenes animal adventures at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens including a Serengeti Safari ride with animal expert Jack Hanna; a day of relaxation for four at Discovery Cove in Orlando; a set of Panama Jack beach bicycles; a home and garden makeover from Costa Farms; VIP tickets to a Tampa Bay Buccaneers home game; VIP tickets to a high-profile concert in San Diego (artist TBD); and seats to the “Live On Letterman” concert series held in New York City.
The ten parks are partnering with valued SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Corporate Sponsors such as Pepsi, CBS, Jack Hanna, Southwest Airlines, Panama Jack, Fathead and Costa Farms for prizes.
To enter, participants must fill out the online entry form at www.seaworldpromotions.com, www.seaworld.com or www.buschgardens.com. There is a limit of one online entry per valid e-mail address. The consumer promotion officially begins December 1 at 9 a.m. EST and concludes December 25 at 5 p.m. EST.
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