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SeaWorld Launches 60th Anniversary Celebrations

SeaWorld is turning 60 this year, and to celebrate, the world-class parks are throwing a party and marking the occasion throughout the year with all-new themed rides and attractions, exciting new presentations and shows, plus limited-edition food and beverage items, merchandise and collectibles that will be announced in the coming weeks. 
 
 
All part of its “So Much More to Sea” 60th anniversary campaign, SeaWorld is inviting guests to dive deeper and explore more than ever before, including sharing history and milestones in park and through digital channels. The party officially gets started across the parks on Thursday, March 21, 60 years to the day that SeaWorld opened its gates for the first time in 1964. The anniversary kick-off party will be in full swing into the weekend, continuing through Sunday, March 24, and anniversary celebrations will continue with more special events and experiences coming this summer. Guests are invited to share their favourite SeaWorld memories over the past six decades and throughout the anniversary celebrations using #SeaWorld60. 

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An All New Slide Experience Coming to Aquatica

An exhilarating new water slide experience, Reef Plunge, is coming to Aquatica in Orlando just in time for Spring Break.

Reef Plunge

Opening March 2022. Splash, twist, and turn through over 330 feet of eye-catching translucent cutouts and rings. Zoom past a dynamic new underwater habitat that’s home to a vibrant array of marine life, including Commerson’s dolphins, leopard sharks, sardines, and other cold-water fish. Get ready to plunge into this all-new, one-of-a-kind adventure this spring!

• Riders must be 42” (1.07) tall to ride this attraction.
• Riders must not exceed 300 lbs (136 kg).
• Single riders only.

In addition to the new slide, Enhancements to the park include the addition of over 1,000 loungers and beach chairs with increased shade for comfort and two food and beverage additions: a quick-service pizza place and a brand-new beach bar in addition to upgrades to the popular Banana Beach Cookout.

Multiple attractions will also receive upgrades, including enhancements to several water slides.


SeaWorld Rescued 63 Animals whilst their Parks were Closed To The Public

SeaWorld Orlando reopened to visitors after 84 days of closure. Whilst the park was closed, the zoological operations including animal rescue and rehabilitation continued.

Seaworld Entrance

Jon Peterson VP of Zoological Operations at SeaWorld said that even though the park was closed, their teams were working around the clock. He said they had rescued 63 animals during the closure and managed to return 33 of those back to their natural environment. Amongst those rescued were two pregnant Manatees that had been struck by boats and that those manatees gave birth whilst at SeaWorld. The Manatees are just about ready to be released back in to the wild. Continue reading