Did you know that it’s possible to train sharks? The expert aquarists at SeaWorld and Discovery Cove in Orlando have done just that. They have learned that sharks have unique behavioral traits and that training them takes patience. Training allows veterinarians and aquarists to provide hands-on care to the animals
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Discovery Cove Celebrates 15 years
This summer, Discovery Cove in Orlando will celebrate 15 years since its grand opening. When the park first opened on July 1, 2000, it was an anomaly in the world of Orlando theme parks: a reservation-only experience limited to approximately 1,000 guests per day. Discovery Cove opened with 3 signature
SeaWorld’s Summer Nights Is Here!
Recently I was invited to SeaWorld to check out their Celebrating America concert series as well as the brand new Shamu show that celebrates 50 years of SeaWorld! It was such a fun filled event from getting to listen to Trick Pony (In the AC might I add!) to watching
SeaWorld Kicks off Summer Nights with Trick Pony
This summer as the sun goes down, the fun comes up for families and friends at SeaWorld Orlando with evening events and the all-new Celebrating America Concert Series, kicked off by American country group Trick Pony on June 20 and 21. Summer Nights begins June 20 and runs through
Aquatica Hosts “Worlds Largest Swimming Lesson”
Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark is hosting the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson which takes place on Thursday, June 18, 2015. They invite guests to participate and help set a world record and help save lives. The event will begin at 9 a.m. at Big Surf Shores at Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark, with registration
Theme Park Attendance Goes Up at Universal, Plummets at SeaWorld
Last year’s Theme Park attendance numbers have been released. Disney did great, of course. Universal’s numbers also went up. SeaWorld’s number went down. These numbers are according to the 2014 TEA/AECOM Theme and Museum Index report. Universal Studios attendance went up 17% from 2013 to 2014 SeaWorld Orlando attendance went
All-new Nighttime Festivities For Families This Summer At Both Seaworld Orlando and Aquatica
This summer as the sun goes down, the fun comes up for families and friends at SeaWorld and Aquatica with all-new evening events. SEAWORLD From June 20 – August 8, SeaWorld features Summer Nights, where families can stay later for more thrills and laughs. Nightly festivities include: Celebrate America Concert
SeaWorld Parks Celebrate World Oceans Day
SeaWorld is celebrating this year’s World Oceans Day with special events and activities at its parks in Orlando, San Antonio and San Diego. Across the United States and around the world, thousands of people will be gathering at hundreds of events to challenge everyone to help make a positive effect
Sea World and Busch Gardens Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Endangered Species Day
Last week was the 10th Anniversary of Endangered Species Day and SeaWorld and Busch Gardens parks are working with the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) to highlight species that are threatened with extinction. SeaWorld and Busch Gardens are partnering with AZA, as well as AZA-accredited facilities around the country, to
New Artists Announced for SeaWorld’s Bands, Brew, and BBQ
SeaWorld Orlando’s Bands, Brew & BBQ Festival is taking place 4 weekends in March with new headline acts announced each week. Announced today are the headline performers for the fourth and final weekend of the event: one of the top comedians in the country, Bill Engvall, and country music superstar
Sea World’s Bands, Brew and BBQ is Heating Up!
I recently was lucky enough to attend Seaworld’s Bands, Brews & BBQ event on behalf of Chip and Co this past weekend. I was pleasantly surprised by all there was to do and see during this awesome event! We had the chance to sample some amazing BBQ from great places like Sonny’s
SeaWorld Orlando Announces New Praise Wave Music Festival
SeaWorld Orlando announced their new Praise Wave Christian music festival coming this month. Each Saturday on February 14, 21 and 28, guests can enjoy live performances by the hottest names in Christian music, celebrate in an atmosphere filled with Christian friendship (and good food) and — of course — enjoy
SeaWorld’s “Wild Days” Events will be Over Soon!
I had the pleasure of attending SeaWorld’s “Wild Days” media event recently. We had a chance to meet Julie Scardina, in case you have not heard of her she is huge in the animal world. She has been on TV numerous times. She is also SeaWorld’s Animal Ambassador and Corporate
SEAWORLD ORLANDO ANNOUNCES 2015 EVENT & FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
SEAWORLD ORLANDO ANNOUNCES 2015 EVENT & FESTIVAL SCHEDULE Are you excited about all that SeaWorld has going on for 2015? I know I am! Just a few days ago SeaWorld Orlando announced its 2015 event and festival schedule. In 2015 we will see a NEW event called Praise Wave. This
