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June 8, 2023

Every Day is World Oceans Day at SeaWorld

For more than 60 years, SeaWorld has helped preserve the world’s oceans and protect the extraordinary animals that live in them.

Global Humane announced that SeaWorld Abu Dhabi and Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue were both receiving certification.

May 17, 2023

What it Takes to Become Humane Certified

Yesterday, Global Humane – part of American Humane, the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare - announced that SeaWorld Abu Dhabi and Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue were both receiving certification.

May 12, 2023

SeaWorld's Commitment to the Care and Conservation of Dolphins Around the World

At SeaWorld, our many teams – from rescue and research to veterinary and animal care – provide exceptional and accredited care to our dolphins every single day.

January 12, 2023

Full Statement on the Beached Killer Whale in Palm Coast on January 11

Thank you to everyone who has inquired about the stranded and deceased killer whale in Palm Coast on January 11.

September 22, 2022

20th Anniversary of Sea Otter Awareness Week – Special Spotlight on our Furry Friends

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Sea Otter Awareness Week, and our furry friends on the California coast deserve all the attention they can get.

June 28, 2022

SeaWorld Camp Through the Eyes of a Camper

This week, I will embark on my fourth year of attending SeaWorld Camp.

June 15, 2022

SeaWorld Partners in Conservation: Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute

The Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute (HSWRI) is SeaWorld’s longest-standing partner in conservation. Despite the shared name, HSWRI is a separate organization independent of SeaWorld.

May 23, 2022

Full Statement on the Passing of Rescue Ace the Pilot Whale

SeaWorld is sad to confirm that rescued short-finned pilot whale ‘Ace’ passed away recently at SeaWorld San Diego. A necropsy is being performed to determine cause of death.

April 25, 2022

Celebrating World Penguin Day with Eight Species of Penguin

World Penguin Day is the perfect time to celebrate some of our favorite animals in our care!

April 22, 2022

Saving the Florida Reef Tract

Coral reefs are incredibly large, complex underwater ecosystems. Despite occurring in about 1% of the ocean, coral reefs are home to over 25% of all ocean life. They are formed over the course of millennia from coral polyps, and house thousands of unique and diverse species.

April 14, 2022

Amazon River Dolphin Conservation Foundation

The Amazon river dolphin, sometimes known as the pink river dolphin or “boto” in Portuguese, is an endangered species of river dolphin found throughout the Amazon basin in Brazil. These dolphins face many challenges — not only are they threated by typical issues such as pollution and habitat degradation, but they are also frequently hunted and used as fishing bait.

March 24, 2022

SeaWorld Hosts a Press Conference on Public Private Partnership to Save the Manatee

In response to the ongoing Unusual Mortality Event (UME) impacting manatees on the East Coast, SeaWorld will double the critical care space at its Rescue facility in Orlando.

SeaWorld Rescue Team returning rehabilitated Sea Turtles to the ocean.

March 11, 2022

SeaWorld Returns 10 Rehabilitated Critically Endangered Sea Turtles to Canaveral National Seashore

On March 4, 2022, the SeaWorld Orlando Rescue team hit the beach to return 10 rehabilitated Kemp’s ridley sea turtles to Canaveral National Seashore.

March 8, 2022

The Baby Beluga with a Fighting Spirit - Tyonek's Story

Today marks the four-year anniversary of Tyonek the beluga whale joining the SeaWorld San Antonio beluga pod.

February 23, 2022

The State of North Atlantic Right Whales

North Atlantic right whales are a critically endangered species with an estimated 350 left in the world today.

February 17, 2022

SeaWorld Conservation Partnerships with New Ride Openings Raise Awareness and Provide Funding for Marine Animals in Need

Over the next few months, SeaWorld will be opening two of the most anticipated coasters of 2022 according to USA TODAY: Ice Breaker and Emperor.

January 26, 2022

SeaWorld Conservation Fund Reaches Milestone of $19 Million in Grants

In exciting news, the SeaWorld Conservation Fund (SWCF) has reached a milestone of more than $19 million in grants to organizations focused on the conservation of animals and their ecosystems.

January 26, 2022

SeaWorld Conservation Fund Reaches Milestone of $19 Million in Grants

In exciting news, the SeaWorld Conservation Fund (SWCF) has reached a milestone of more than $19 million in grants to organizations focused on the conservation of animals and their ecosystems.

December 31, 2021

Year In Review: SeaWorld’s Work With Animals in Need of Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Return

During 2021, SeaWorld Rescue teams across all three parks mobilized to help rescue and rehabilitate animals in need with the end goal of being able to return them to their natural habitat.

December 10, 2021

Celebrating Walrus Awareness Week

The first full week of December serves as Walrus Awareness Week, and we couldn’t be happier to be talking about these massive marine mammals.

November 24, 2021

An Update on Signage

Over the course of the last few days, we’ve had quite a few inquiries about the changes SeaWorld Orlando’s undergoing from a signage perspective.

November 22, 2021

Impactful Work for Florida's Manatees

For 45 years SeaWorld has been committed to the rescue, rehabilitation, and return of manatees. With the species being somewhat unique to the eastern seaboard – and many being right outside our doors in Florida – they hold a special place in our hearts.

November 8, 2021

SeaWorld's Role in Manatee Preservation

November marks the start of National Manatee Awareness Month, and it couldn’t come at a more critical time for the species. Florida’s manatees are currently experiencing an Unusual Mortality Event (UME) – a larger than normal number of fatalities among a given marine mammal population.

SeaWorld Rescue Team assisting a Manatee

October 29, 2021

October Manatee Rescue & Returns

October has been a busy month for SeaWorld Rescue. Our veterinary and care teams have been working tirelessly to ensure the manatees in our care are reaching their goal weights and getting healthy so that they can return to their natural environment. To that end, we’re happy to report we were able to return two healthy manatees this month!

October 13, 2021

(Sting)ray of Sunshine

Tiffany Holloway is a rockstar single mom of four amazing boys, but you may know her better from her viral Reddit story. When we heard their story, and saw how passionate the family was about marine life, we brought them out to SeaWorld Orlando for an experience they’d never forget!

June 8, 2021

SeaWorld Veterinarian Joins OCEARCH’s Expedition Carolinas

SeaWorld Veterinarian and Reproductive Physiologist Dr. Gisele Montano recently joined the global non-profit organization OCEARCH on an ocean research expedition off the coast of the Carolinas. Dr. Montano shares more about SeaWorld’s partnership with OCEARCH and her experience on the expedition.

June 7, 2021

How SeaWorld Rescues Wildlife in Danger

Late last month, the Guy Harvey team joined us at SeaWorld Orlando to get an inside look at the work the SeaWorld Rescue team does day in, day out. The team met with various animal care specialists and shared their experience with us.

April 23, 2021

What DNA Can Teach Us

We know it’s impolite to ask someone’s age – but for marine mammals it might be a critical question for conservation.

April 22, 2021

Earth Day 2021 – Our Continued Commitment

While many challenges now face our Earth, there are a lot of reasons to remain optimistic for the planet we call home. Learn more about SeaWorld’s conservation efforts, the important work we lead with partners, and how you can help care for our planet.

A rescued dolphin with the SeaWorld Cares team

March 15, 2021

Protecting Marine Animals through Purpose-Driven Partnerships

Dr. Chris Dold, SeaWorld’s Chief Zoological Officer, talks about protecting marine animals, with critical support from partner organizations, despite the challenges and obstacles that have arisen from COVID-19.

October 28, 2020

Escape From Extinction Q&A Session with Dr. Chris Dold

Dr. Dold, the Chief Zoological Officer at SeaWorld, sat down with us for a Q&A session about the new, eye-opening documentary, Escape From Extinction.

June 10, 2020

Update on SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Operations

We are very excited to announce that seven of our parks have been approved to reopen with capacity limitations and enhanced health and safety protocols.

May 26, 2020

We Can’t Wait to Welcome You Back to Our Parks!

April 22, 2020

10 Ways SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Celebrate Earth Day, Every Day (+ 3 Ways You Can Too!)

Today the world is marking the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, but at our SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Parks we strive to celebrate and care for the planet every day.

April 22, 2020

Composting: Turning Food Waste into Rich Soil

Composting is a great way to lessen your carbon footprint, cut down on the amount of garbage arriving at landfills, and create a healthy batch of soil that can be used in any garden.

April 21, 2020

Virtual Conferencing Backgrounds

Take your co-workers, family and friends on a virtual visit to any of our parks with these virtual conferencing backgrounds.

April 20, 2020

SeaWorld’s Life-Saving Rescue Work Continues

While our SeaWorld parks may be temporarily closed, our animal care teams continue their life-saving efforts rescuing animals in need, providing rehabilitative care, and returning animals that are ready for a second chance at life.

February 16, 2020

SeaWorld Parks Celebrates World Whale Day

On this World Whale Day, SeaWorld remains committed to the preservation and protection of whale populations

An Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale Calf

January 14, 2020

Marine Mammal Experts Come Together in Attempt to Save Critically Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale Calf

SeaWorld joins NOAA, FWC and others in mission to save calf struck by vessel

January 10, 2020

Applications Now Open for the 2020 SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Youth Advisory Council

Be part of the next generation taking action with SeaWorld.

Kangaroo being treated for burned pads in the midst of the Australian Wildfires

January 10, 2020

SWBGCF Approves Emergency Crisis Grant to Help Save Wildlife Impacted by Massive Australian Wildfires

The Seaworld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund approved an emergency crisis grant for Minton Farm in South Australia

January 8, 2020

SeaWorld Parks Leading the Future of Zoo and Aquarium Design with Dynamic Habitat Initiative

Continually advancing the quality of habitat design, supported by state-of the art science and more than 55 years of animal care expertise.

You can see an entangled North Atlantic right whale swimming with fishing trap rope around both flippers, through its mouth, and dragging behind it.

November 14, 2019

The SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund Commits $900,000 To Protect Critically Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales

With approximately 411 whales remaining, time is running out for this iconic species.

November 12, 2019

SeaWorld Reaches Milestone of 36,000 Rescues

SeaWorld Announces its 36,000th Animal Rescue; a Testament to an Enduring Commitment to Protect Wildlife

November 7, 2019

The Telltale Heart: OCEARCH and SeaWorld Researchers Share Rare Video of White Shark Heart Beating

See an image that has likely never been seen before

October 7, 2019

Meet Molly Martony One of the Research Scientists Working With Ocearch

Molly is a practicing veterinarian who completed a year-long aquatic veterinary internship at SeaWorld San Diego and the National Marine Mammal Foundation.

September 13, 2019

Rescued Sea Otter Gets Second Chance at Life at SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld San Diego is giving a second chance at life to a five-week-old female northern sea otter pup named Cinder, who was orphaned and stranded in Alaska.

Southern resident whale leaping out of ocean

June 5, 2019

SeaWorld Aids Efforts to Address the Southern Resident Killer Whale Crisis

Last year, the number of southern residents in existence plunged to a 35-year low. SeaWorld is offering expert veterinary support and forwarding critical conservation research to save the population.

May 20, 2019

How One Species is Helping Endangered & Threatened Animals up to Two Million Times Their Size at SeaWorld

SeaWorld Orlando’s Honey Bee Conservation Program was created to provide a haven for bees. Today, the honey they produce is used by the veterinary team to heal rescued and endangered animals up to two million times their size.

May 13, 2019

Turtle Reef Turns Tide on Zero Waste with First of its Kind Zoological Bio-Filtration System

SeaWorld San Antonio debuts a first of its kind biofiltration system in a zoological setting, planting wetlands to help filter animal waste and teach guests about the balance of diverse ecosystems.

May 10, 2019

With Threats On The Rise, Ocean Animals Need SeaWorld Now More Than Ever

Jody Westberg, a member of SeaWorld San Diego’s rescue team, explains how humans impact ocean environments and why rescue teams serve as a crucial line of defense for some of marine life’s most insurmountable threats.

A teacher and a group of students inside of a classroom

May 7, 2019

How a Third Grade Teacher’s Trip to SeaWorld Became a Life-Changing Lesson on Conservation

SeaWorld’s no-plastic-straws policy surprised one visiting third grade teacher, until she discovered the impact plastic straws truly have on the environment.

April 3, 2019

2019 Youth Advisory Council

Part of our mission at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is to inspire the next generation of stewards for our planet. One way we do this is through the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Youth Advisory Council.

March 5, 2019

SeaWorld Says Goodbye to Polystyrene Foam Dinnerware Products

It is estimated that trillions of pieces of plastics, including polystyrene foam products, litter the environment and our oceans today. In an effort to help protect marine wildlife, SeaWorld is switching to dinnerware products made from 100% recycled material in all 12 of its parks.

February 24, 2019

Impromptu Moment Between a Dolphin his Caretakers Leads to Viral Video

Animal Care Specialist Ashley Orcutt offers a behind-the-scenes look at the unique, playful animal behavior of Diego the Dolphin.

SeaWorld rescue team rescuing stranded manatee

August 17, 2018

On The Road: SeaWorld Rescues Stranded Manatee in South Carolina

Members of the SeaWorld Orlando Rescue Team took to the road this week to aid a manatee spotted in the upper reaches of the Cooper River in Charleston, S.C

SeaWorld Veterinarians taking care of dolphin

August 17, 2018

Humane Society of the United States Partnership

In 2016, SeaWorld and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) – two leading organizations in their respective fields with a shared mission of protecting animals - joined together in a partnership focused on the health of our oceans and the animals that call them home.

Members of SeaWorld Orlando's Youth Advisory Council

August 17, 2018

Youth Advisory Council – the Next Generation Taking Action with SeaWorld

Our purpose is to inspire people to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world. Educating and inspiring future generations is critical to the survival of our planet, and we can all do our part to make a difference.

Guy Harvey standing in front of shark painting

August 17, 2018

Guy Harvey's Passion For Marine Life Extends Beyond The Canvas, Making SeaWorld A Natural Fit

You may recognize his name from the line of colorful apparel that fishermen everywhere love to sport but Guy Harvey’s passion for the oceans goes much deeper than the renowned art he creates.

August 17, 2018

Protecting Sharks and our Oceans with World-Renowned Marine Artist and Conservationist, Guy Harvey

As long-time fans of Guy Harvey, we are proud of our work together to protect the world’s oceans and one of the most critical predators in them – the shark.

Teens who received SeaWorld's Environmental Excellence Awards

August 17, 2018

Recognizing the Next Generation of Conservation Leaders

Nearly half of the world’s population of over seven billion people are under the age of twenty-five. At SeaWorld, we recognize that if we’re serious about addressing the environmental challenges facing our planet we must inspire and support the next generation of conservation leaders.

August 17, 2018

SeaWorld Aids Efforts to Recover Endangered Species

Throughout its history, SeaWorld supported a number of conservation organizations with expert knowledge and resources.

April 17, 2018

UPDATE: Rescued Sea Lion Pup On The Road To Recovery

On Feb. 4 the SeaWorld Rescue Team was called in to help a malnourished sea lion pup that had taken a seat at the local Marine Room Restaurant in La Jolla, CA.

April 17, 2018

5 Times Marine Animals Picked Up Your Marine Debris

Remember that plastic bottle that fell out of your car, or the plastic bag that got away from you at the grocery store? Maybe you forgot to throw away your fishing line after a day on the water. To you these ordinary items may be a single piece of litter - that you swear you’ll pick up next time. But to many marine mammals these items can be life threatening.

March 17, 2018

Saving The Reefs One Fish At A Time

What was once just a swim at Discovery Cove in Orlando is now an opportunity to connect to the world’s oceans by supporting a conservation research program that aims to protect the planet’s most fragile ocean reefs - Rising Tide Conservation.

March 17, 2018

SeaWorld Continues to Rescue High Number of Sea Lion Pups

In 2015, SeaWorld San Diego participated in a record breaking number of rescues after aiding nearly 1,000 malnourished and emaciated sea lion pups. Since the start of 2016, SeaWorld has rescued more than 200 marine mammals, the majority of which once again are malnourished, emaciated California sea lion pups.

March 17, 2018

Rescued In The Nick Of Time

Late last month a dolphin calf and mother were sighted in Mosquito Lagoon off the east coast of Florida. While under observation experts spotted something black, potentially fishing line or debris, under the water.

March 17, 2018

A Sea Lion Walks Into a Restaurant...

On Thursday, SeaWorld San Diego’s rescue team was called to rescue a malnourished sea lion pup from a restaurant’s booth. The sea lion had apparently spent the night there in an effort to find food and seek shelter from the higher than normal tide.

March 17, 2018

Tangled Humpback Whale Gets Help From Seaworld Rescue Team

The SeaWorld Rescue Team was called in to aid in the disentanglement of a 25-foot juvenile humpback whale seen off the coast of La Jolla, CA. The whale, estimate to be 1 year old, was spotted approximately 3 miles off the coast with fishing line running through its mouth and entangled around its fluke area.

SeaWorld San Diego employees receiving award for waste reduction and recycling efforts

March 17, 2018

SeaWorld San Diego Leads the Way in Recycling

SeaWorld San Diego just received an incredible honor, and we could not be more proud!

March 17, 2018

It’s A…Sea Lion!

Minerva, a sea lion from SeaWorld Orlando, gave birth to a healthy female pup on July 1. Here’s a look at how mom and her beautiful pup are doing.

March 17, 2018

One Small Fry For Rising Tide, One Giant Leap For Marine Aquaculture

Right now there are 100 to 150 juvenile yellow tangs, ranging in age from 70 to 90 days old, happily swimming in their tanks - and the best part? There are more are on the way! Why is that a big deal you ask? Let’s take a step back… Where did all of these yellow tang come from?

March 17, 2018

Educational Encounters and EXPERIENCES THAT MATTER

SeaWorld introduced new, inspiring, natural orca encounters as part of our ongoing commitment to education, marine science research and the rescue of marine animals. SeaWorld’s orcas continue to live at the parks’ state-of-the-art habitats where they inspire millions of guests each year to take action with SeaWorld to protect wild animals and the places they live.

SeaWorld trainer holding pilot whale's fin

February 2, 2018

Rescued, Rehabilitated and Reunited at SeaWorld Orlando

It was the morning of September 1, 2012 when unsuspecting beach goers stumbled upon an heartbreaking scene. A mass stranding of 22 pilot whales on the shores of Ft. Pierce, Florida.

February 2, 2018

Meet The 2018 SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Youth Advisory Council

Meet The Next Generation Pledging To Taking Action with SeaWorld.

SeaWorld volunteers cleaning up trash on beach

January 17, 2018

Top 10 Tips for Conserving Marine Life

From the food we eat to the air we breathe, nearly all life on this planet depends on our ocean. That means conserving and caring for the sea and the animals living in it begins at home—even if home is miles away from the ocean. Just start somewhere. From using less water at home to knowing more about the fish you eat to keeping trash out of our waterways—which all lead to our one ocean—little actions can make a big difference.

October 5, 2017

Meet Kenai, the Newest Beluga Calf at SeaWorld San Antonio

On August 11, 2016, a new addition joined the SeaWorld San Antonio beluga whale family.

October 5, 2017

Could Killer Whales Become Extinct – Yes, But There’s Hope!

There is sad news from the West Coast of the U.S. According to reports, a wild juvenile orca within the Southern Resident pod has died from malnutrition.

Wildlife Alliance volunteer feeding rescued elephant

August 17, 2017

SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund Highlight: Wildlife Alliance

For over 50 years, SeaWorld has been a leader in wildlife conservation, research and conservation education. The SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund provides resources for a wide variety of conservation programs worldwide that align with four key areas: animal rescue and rehabilitation, conservation education, habitat protection and species research.

August 17, 2017

Milestones: Fifty Years of Helping Animals

Over the last 50 years, the SeaWorld Rescue Teams have come to the aid of more than 31,000 ill, injured or orphaned animals in need of expert care.

Yellow tang fish swimming in SeaWorld Orlando aquarium

July 19, 2017

World’s First Commercial Shipment of Aquacultured Yellow Tang Debuts at SeaWorld Orlando

A very special school of fish made their public debut at SeaWorld Orlando on June 1.

July 19, 2017

4 Things I Learned From The Rescue Team

First off: I never, ever forget how extremely fortunate and lucky I am to work alongside SeaWorld San Diego’s Rescue Team.

SeaWorld volunteers releasing rehabilitated manatee

June 8, 2017

30,000 Rescues – SeaWorld and Supporters Reach Milestone

30,000 Rescues – that’s more than one rescue every day for over 50 years, and more than 4 rescues each and every day since 2010 alone!

August 17, 2016

SeaWorld Announces Partnership with Miral to Develop SeaWorld Abu Dhabi

SeaWorld is heading to the middle east, in partnership with Miral, to create a next-generation marine life themed park experience, as well as the UAE’s first Marine Life Research, Rescue, Rehabilitation and Return Center by 2022!

SeaWorld volunteers rescuing tangled dolphin

August 3, 2016

SeaWorld’s Florida and Texas Rescue Teams Join Forces to Save Entangled Dolphin

Earlier today, the SeaWorld Orlando Rescue Team – after a 2-day trek across the country – met up with the SeaWorld San Antonio Rescue Team where they both joined forces with The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and members of the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network to help rescue a bottlenose dolphin that was found entangled in fishing gear near South Padre Island in Texas.

Penguin at SeaWorld Orlando wearing a wetsuit

August 3, 2016

SeaWorld to the Rescue with the World's Cutest Wetsuit

If you've been to Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin at SeaWorld Orlando recently you may have seen a very special penguin waddling around sporting a rather handsome outfit. And if you haven't, let us introduce you to Wonder Twin!

August 3, 2016

Guy Harvey Paints Shark Mural at SeaWorld Orlando

On May 23 and 24, visitors to SeaWorld Orlando will have the unique opportunity to watch world-renowned marine artist and conservationist Guy Harvey paint a signature mural in the park’s new realm, Shark Wreck Reef. The 16-foot by 24-foot original artwork, featuring a Mako shark, will join only a handful of murals created by the celebrated artist and will be a focal point in the heart of SeaWorld’s Orlando park.

SeaWorld veterinarian Kelsey Herrick holding a stethoscope

August 3, 2016

Meet Dr. Kelsey Herrick, a Great SeaWorld Vet

I have met great people at SeaWorld San Diego who help save animals but sometimes I have questions after I go home to Arizona. When I’m not at SeaWorld I make a list of questions and send them to the friends I’ve met, like Dr. Kelsey Herrick. She’s a SeaWorld veterinarian that helps take care of the animals that live in the park and the ones that need help because they were sick or hurt and rescued.

August 3, 2016

SeaWorld Comes to the Aid of Orphaned Primates

The SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund has been a leader in wildlife conservation, research and conservation education for 13 years. And while most of the grants awarded by the Fund go to projects with defined timelines and long-term objectives and goals, the Fund does receive requests for crisis grants when conservation organizations are faced with unforeseeable challenges.

August 3, 2016

From Coral Reefs to Aquariums: Protecting Tropical Fish

This is where programs like Rising Tide Conservation play a vital role. Started by SeaWorld, and now including universities, professional aquarists, aquaculture facilities and retail pet supply companies as partners, Rising Tide Conservation promotes efforts to breed and raise marine tropical fish in aquaculture facilities rather than collecting them in the wild.

SeaWorld veterinarian checking the heartbeat of a stranded manatee

May 2, 2016

CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD, SeaWorld Surpasses 28,000 Rescues

SeaWorld has surpassed 28,000 rescues...but we won’t stop there!

March 24, 2016

Sea Cages - A High-Risk Proposition

Never in the history of mankind has an orca born under human care survived a release to the wild.

SeaWorld San Diego volunteering releasing sea lions

March 2, 2016

SeaWorld Continues to Rescue and Rehabilitate Hundreds of Sea Lions

Just two and a half months into this year and SeaWorld San Diego has rescued 475 marine mammals, and counting, breaking the park’s long-standing record made in 1983!

March 2, 2016

Sea Lion Crisis Continues into 2016

In 2015, SeaWorld played a vital role in rescuing hundreds of sea lion pups that were found malnourished, dehydrated and otherwise ill on California beaches and some other unusual places.

SeaWorld San Diego rescue team releasing sea lion

August 17, 2015

Meet The SeaWorld San Diego Rescue Team

Since 1965, SeaWorld San Diego has rescued more than 17,000 animals, with sea lions, seals and marine birds comprising the vast majority of those animals rescued.

August 17, 2015

The Story of J.J. The Rescued Gray Whale

In recognition of National Wildlife Day last Sunday, Sept. 4, SeaWorld San Diego's Rescue Team shared the story of J.J., the orphaned gray whale calf that was found dehydrated, hypoglycemic and comatose off the coast of California on Jan. 10, 1997.

August 17, 2015

Three Pilot Whales Changed This Animal Trainer's Life

I am a whale and dolphin trainer at SeaWorld Orlando. Three years ago today, I experienced something unforgettable - not at our park, but on a beach.

August 17, 2015

Rising Tide Conservation

Did you know that coral reefs are one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems in the world, rivaling rain forests for the number of species inhabiting them? The sad truth is that coral reefs face growing threats, including ocean acidification, warming ocean temperatures, coral bleaching, pollution and over-exploitation.

Feeding a baby monkey food through a bottle

August 17, 2015

SeaWorld is working to protect animals across the globe, and the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund is an important part of those efforts.

SeaWorld is working to protect animals across the globe, and the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund is an important part of those efforts. The Fund has granted more than $16 million to over 1,200 projects in 60 countries and on all seven continents around the world.

SeaWorld volunteers holding trapped dolphin

August 17, 2015

On Call 24/7 To Help Animals

As first responders, our legacy of animal rescue spans more than 50 years, and has benefited tens of thousands of ill, injured and orphaned animals. What started as a few dedicated volunteers has evolved in to a world-renowned and highly-skilled Rescue Team that is ready to act a moment’s notice.

August 17, 2015

Research Helps Wild Whales

We conduct ground-breaking killer whale research, providing critical insights that have direct benefits for science. The animals in our care allow researchers, biologists and conservationists to better understand and conserve these remarkable animals in the wild.

August 17, 2015

CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD - SeaWorld Commits $1.5 Million to The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

SeaWorld and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced an additional commitment of $1.5 million over three years from SeaWorld to the Killer Whale Research and Conservation Program (KWRCP). The program is dedicated primarily to providing support to aid in the recovery of the endangered Southern Resident killer whale population found in the coastal waters of Washington State and surrounding areas, known as the Salish Sea.

Family looking at sea turtles at SeaWorld

August 17, 2015

Inspiring care is at the heart of our company’s mission, and we support three related areas of philanthropic focus: children, education, and the environment.

We support three related areas of philanthropic focus: children, education, and the environment. We're committed to the communities in which we live, learn, work and play. We partner with charities across the country whose values and missions are aligned with our own, including: hospitals, organizations that serve, children with disabilities, animal shelter and rescue groups.

SeaWorld Veterinarian caring for dolphin

August 17, 2015

Our Passion for Animals and the World-Class Care They Receive

As you can imagine, caring for thousands of animals -- including the many we rescue each year – is quite an undertaking. Our passionate animal care team is among the best in the world.