Press Releases | SeaWorld Orlando

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SeaWorld Offers Free Admission for Florida Preschoolers

Monday, January 15, 2018) – Now through December 31, 2018, Florida kids ages five and younger can enjoy all the excitement of SeaWorld Orlando for free by registering for the SeaWorld Orlando Preschool Card.
Warm Water Sources Provide Perfect Spot for Rescued Manatee Return

ORLANDO, Fla. (January 10, 2018) – This morning SeaWorld Orlando and the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens returned two rehabilitated manatees. A warm water source near the St. John Boat Ramp provided the perfect location for this important manatee return.
Full Artist Lineup Announced For SeaWorld’s Praise Wave

Christian music fans can kick off their year in high gear with a day of fellowship and fun at SeaWorld Orlando’s Praise Wave.
Walrus Calves Make Their Public Debut At SeaWorld

Beginning today, SeaWorld Orlando park guests can see two walrus calves, Ginger and Aku, at the park’s Wild Arctic habitat.
SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration Kicks-Off

Starting this Friday, guests can cherish the warmth and joy of the holidays at SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration.
Baby Walruses Meet for the First Time

Late last week, two baby walruses met for the first time, and the moment was more than anyone expected.
SeaWorld Orlando Unveils Custom-designed Raft For Infinity Falls

Today, SeaWorld Orlando revealed the first of 15 custom rafts for its new Infinity Falls river rapids attraction opening summer 2018.
Rehabilitated Manatee Returned during Manatee Awareness Month

Randall's rescue story brings awareness to manatee entrapment
SeaWorld Orlando Caring for Rescued Melon-Headed Whale

SeaWorld Orlando's Animal Rescue Team is rehabilitating a rescued melon-headed whale that was found stranded on the west coast of Florida.
New Seasonal Festivities Join Yuletide Classics at SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration

This holiday season, there are more reasons than ever to join the merriment of SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration.
New Family Raft Slide Offers Three-in-one Thrills For Guests Of All Ages

Ray Rush Coming to Aquatica Orlando in 2018
SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular Starts This Saturday

Popular Daytime Halloween Celebration Returns Weekends September 23 – October 29
SeaWorld Orlando Rescue Team on the Move After Hurricane Irma

Reports of displaced, stranded animals keep teams busy
SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Help Florida Families Reconnect With Buy One, Get One Single Day Ticket Offer

“Florida Neighbor Offer” a Respite for Storm Weary Floridians
Sharks Underwater Grill Prepares for Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Month

Limited-Time Offer for Big Savings on a Three-Course-Dinner Alongside Sharks
Scare Up Some Family Fun At SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular

Popular Daytime Halloween Celebration Returns Weekends September 23 – October 29
Pilot Whale Successfully Returns to the Sea

Multiple agencies and marine animal rescue partners came together to give the whale a second chance.
Swim With Sharks At Discovery Cove

(Orlando, Fla.) July 13, 2017 –In celebration of Shark Awareness Day on July 14, guests at Discovery Cove can now take part in exclusive new animal experiences at the park.
SeaWorld Adds New Killer Whale Up-close Tour

ORLANDO, Fla. (July 11, 2017) – Visitors to SeaWorld Orlando now have the opportunity to experience the park’s majestic killer whales in a brand-new way.
SeaWorld Orlando Returns Two Rescued Sea Turtles to the Ocean

Orlando, Fla. (July 5, 2017) – Two loggerhead sea turtles are back home in the wild thanks to SeaWorld Orlando’s Rescue Team. In partnership with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) the turtles were returned to the ocean at Pineda Beach Park this morning.
World’s Largest Swimming Lesson Returns To Aquatica This Thursday

Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark is hosting the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ on Thursday, June 22. Guests are invited to help set a world record and participate in a swimming lesson instructed by Aquatica lifeguards.
Celebrate Fourth Of July At SeaWorld Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. (June 21, 2017) – The Fourth of July is brighter than ever at SeaWorld Orlando. The night sky will light up with fireworks, pyrotechnics and lasers during a one-of-a-kind, patriotic finale to “Ignite,” SeaWorld’s new end-of-day spectacle.
SeaWorld Orlando Is Ready To Unleash Your Summer

ORLANDO, Fla. (June 15, 2017) — Just in time for summer vacation, one of the fiercest underwater legends has come to life in an entirely new way. SeaWorld Orlando’s original roller coaster offers an adventure for thrill-seeking guests unlike any other when Kraken Unleashed opens to the public June 16.
SeaWorld Orlando Welcomes Baby Walrus

Orlando, Fla. (June 13, 2017) – A whiskered walrus baby was welcomed to SeaWorld Orlando on June 3, when a 14-year old female, Kaboodle, gave birth to her first calf just after midnight. Kaboodle and her baby immediately began to bond and the pair remain close at all times, even snuggling with each other as they sleep.
SeaWorld Orlando Returns Rescued Sea Turtle to the Ocean on World Turtle Day

Orlando, Fla. (May 23, 2017) – After four months of specialized care, a 230 pound loggerhead sea turtle is back home in the ocean thanks to SeaWorld Orlando’s Rescue Team and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The turtle was released this morning at Sebastian Inlet.
Help SeaWorld And Guy Harvey In The Effort To Save The Vaquita Porpoise

Exclusive Guy Harvey Merchandise Benefits VaquitaCPR
Millennia Gardens Elementary EcoClub Students Shared Breakfast with 23 Rescued Manatees

After growing and donating hundreds of heads of lettuce, students met the animals they helped at SeaWorld
Seven Seas Food Festival Celebrates Latin Beats & Eats At SeaWorld Orlando

New Event Days and Performances Added, Filling the Park with Latin Music and Sizzling Flavor
SeaWorld Orlando is Ready to Rush the Rapids with Infinity Falls

World’s Tallest River Rapid Drop Coming Summer 2018
SeaWorld Spices Up Seven Seas Food Festival With Daily Featured Flavors

Spring Break at the Park Has More to Offer Than Ever Before
SeaWorld Orlando Welcomes Spring with New Show “Dolphin Days”

SeaWorld Orlando will launch a new show called Dolphin Days, immersing guests into the world of the ocean’s most playful ambassadors.
Praise Wave 2017 Brings Favorite Christian Music To SeaWorld Orlando

Christian music fans will kick off the year with a day of fellowship and fun during SeaWorld Orlando’s Praise Wave concerts Saturdays January 14 through 28.
SeaWorld Orlando Facilitates Hearing Test for Rescued Dolphin

SeaWorld Orlando’s Animal Rescue Team has been caring for a rescued male bottlenose dolphin since November 30, 2016.
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Announces Leadership Changes For Tampa And Orlando Parks

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment today announced leadership changes for the company’s parks in Orlando and Tampa.
SeaWorld’s All-new Seven Seas Food Festival Kicks Off Saturday With Lynyrd Skynyrd

SeaWorld Orlando’s all-new Seven Seas Food Festival kicks off this Saturday with the iconic Southern rock group, Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Orphaned Manatee Calf Starts Her New Life in the Wild

Almost three years after she was rescued, a female manatee has returned to the Florida’s natural waters.
SeaWorld Orlando Returns Four Rehabilitated Loggerhead Sea Turtles to the Wild

After several months of specialized care, four loggerhead sea turtles are back home in the ocean thanks to SeaWorld Orlando’s Animal Care Team and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Make a Splash at SeaWorld Camp This Summer

Summer is right around the corner and parents are eagerly deciding where their children will attend camp.
SeaWorld Orlando Offers $5,000 Scholarship to Florida Students

SeaWorld Orlando’s Environmental Scholarship Program is now accepting applications from Florida high school seniors who share the organization’s passion for protecting and preserving the natural world.
SeaWorld’s All-new Seven Seas Food Festival Brings A Wave of Headline Entertainment to Orlando

Event Features Over 60 Unique Eats and More Than 55 Local and International Craft Brews
Student Lettuce Garden Feeds Rescued Manatees

This week, the SeaWorld Orlando Animal Rescue Team received a special gift from Millennia Gardens Elementary School.
Venetia the Manatee Begins New Year by Returning to the Wild

Manatee rescued from a storm pipe released today after successful rehabilitation at SeaWorld Orlando
SeaWorld Orlando’s “Wetsuit Penguin” Starts the New Year with New Feathers

Wonder Twin, the female penguin who received a custom wetsuit as a part of her specialized care at SeaWorld Orlando, has started 2017 with a fresh coat of feathers.

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