Rescue
In partnership with state, local & federal agencies, stranding networks, zoos & aquariums, and many others, SeaWorld Rescue Teams are on call 24/7 to help ill, injured or orphaned animals in need of expert care with the goal of rehabilitation & returning them to the wild.
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Total Rescues
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570 Cetaceans
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8,479 Pinnipeds
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3,114 Reptiles
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26,585 Birds
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866 Manatees
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501 Other Mammals
Rehabilitation
No two cases are ever the same. Our inventive animal rescue and care experts have created prosthetics, healed cracked shells, invented specialized wet suits, nursed orphans around the clock and more.
Return
Our goal is to successfully rehabilitate and return every animal to the wild. The small percentage of animals with conditions deeming them non-releasable are given lifelong care with us or at another accredited facility.
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Amazing Release Stories
During the summer of 2017, SeaWorld Orlando released Gale, a 725 lb pilot whale into the Gulf of Mexico. After 5 weeks of rehabilitation and a 140 mile boat ride, this pilot whale gained a second chance at life thanks to the dedicated SeaWorld Rescue team. Learn more about this story and others.