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SeaWorld Orlando Celebrates Aquatica’s 10th Birthday with Massive Sand Sculpture, Annual Pass Offer

It has been a full decade since SeaWorld Orlando’s Aquatica opened its gates, and the water park is honoring the occasion with a commemorative sculpture and Florida resident annual pass deals. This sculpture isn’t just celebrating all of the changes that have happened since the gates opened on March 1st, 2008, though; along with a SeaWorld Orlando Celebrates Aquatica’s 10th Birthday with Massive Sand Sculpture, Annual Pass Offer

More Details Emerge About Sesame Street Area Coming to SeaWorld Orlando

Last May, SeaWorld Orlando announced a deal between SeaWorld Entertainment and Sesame Workshop to bring a Sesame Street-themed area to the park. The new area will replace Shamu’s Happy Harbor where most current attractions will be removed or relocated. One of these attractions is Seven Seas Train Ride, which will reportedly feature a new track More Details Emerge About Sesame Street Area Coming to SeaWorld Orlando

First Performers Announced for SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival

SeaWorld Orlando’s upcoming festival combining international cuisine and live entertainment has given us its first list of performers. The Seven Seas Food Festival takes place on weekends beginning February 17th and running through April 18th; here is the current slate of entertainers booked for the event: February 18th – Larry the Cable Guy February 17th First Performers Announced for SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival

SeaWorld CEO Criticizes Logic of Activists Regarding Killer Whales

SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment CEO Joel Manby shared his feelings about the company’s stance on killer whales, and the harsh criticism from activists it has received, while speaking at the ICR Conference in Orlando on Monday. The ICR Conference is a function attended by international investors, analysts, bankers, and select media; Manby used the opportunity SeaWorld CEO Criticizes Logic of Activists Regarding Killer Whales

Man Suing SeaWorld After Claiming He Was Permanently Injured on a Waterslide in 2015

According to the Florida Record, SeaWorld is being sued for over $15,000 by a man alleging that he was physically injured in their waterpark, Aquatica, because of “an unreasonably dangerous condition” left in the park. After riding down a water slide on June 20, 2015, Aaron Bomer claims his leg hit “a sharp object on Man Suing SeaWorld After Claiming He Was Permanently Injured on a Waterslide in 2015

Baby Manatee Orphaned During Hurricane Irma Thriving and Growing at SeaWorld

The orphaned manatee calf brought to SeaWorld Orlando during 2017’s Hurricane Irma has officially been named Jose after SeaWorld staff cast their votes. When Jose first arrived at SeaWorld, he had to be coaxed into his bottle feedings. Animal-Care Specialist Jennifer Parnell played a big part in getting the calf to eat and now says, Baby Manatee Orphaned During Hurricane Irma Thriving and Growing at SeaWorld