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11 Feb 2020
Following on from its 2017 decision to end its orca stunt shows in favour of
23 Sep 2019
Tom Williams, chair and CEO for Universal Parks and Resorts, has spoken on competition between
13 Jun 2019
The keeping of whales, dolphins and porpoises for entertainment – as well as the breeding,
01 Mar 2019
SeaWorld's new CEO Gus Antorcha has said he plans to help the organisation reach its
18 Jan 2019
Travel operator TUI is to come under pressure from the animal rights action group PETA
20 Dec 2018
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14 Dec 2018
SeaWorld says that the US Department of Justice’s (DoJ) criminal investigation into its response to
06 Aug 2018
SeaWorld is showing signs of recovery, after the operator reported an attendance increase of 4.8
09 May 2018
Following an impressive first quarter, which saw a surge in attendance to its attractions, SeaWorld
08 May 2018
SeaWorld could finally be about to turn a financial corner, after the operator reported a
27 Feb 2018
SeaWorld CEO Joel Manby has resigned from his position as the company’s CEO, with the
11 Oct 2017
Merlin Entertainments has quashed rumours of a possible SeaWorld Entertainments takeover following reports suggesting the
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06 Oct 2017
Merlin Entertainments is considering a bid for SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, according to an increasing
28 Jul 2017
The last captive orca born under SeaWorld’s care has died after contracting what was thought
26 Jun 2017
SeaWorld is being investigated by two US federal agencies looking into public statements by executives
15 Jun 2017
SeaWorld chair David D’Alessandro’s position is under threat after he failed to win a majority
11 May 2017
SeaWorld CEO Joel Manby has confirmed the operator’s commitment to becoming an orca-free enterprise, telling
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09 May 2017
The delayed Easter break has had a significant effect on SeaWorld, with a significant revenue
21 Apr 2017
Just over a year after SeaWorld announced plans to end its controversial orca breeding plan,
03 Mar 2017
Despite growing sentiment worldwide that large sea creatures – particularly cetaceans – should not be
01 Mar 2017
SeaWorld CEO Joel Manby has said that financial discipline remains a top priority for the
28 Feb 2017
SeaWorld has submitted its end of year results, with revenues and attendance both down on
06 Jan 2017
Just days since SeaWorld San Diego announced its final orca show would be held on
13 Dec 2016
SeaWorld has finally confirmed the location for its Middle Eastern attraction, announcing a partnership with
09 Dec 2016
SeaWorld Entertainment has announced a company restructuring which will see 320 jobs cut after a
31 Jul 2016
SeaWorld CEO Joel Manby did not anticipate having to put an end to orca captivity
10 May 2016
A new US-based non-profit organisation is planning to build a home for retired and rescued
06 May 2016
Despite making a number of positive moves to redefine itself as a park that cares
18 Apr 2016
SeaWorld Entertainment has announced the departure of former CEO Jim Atchison from the company’s board,
17 Mar 2016
SeaWorld has announced that it is ending orca captivity at its parks. The operator has
01 Mar 2016
Attendances and revenues at SeaWorld attractions during 2015 were reported as almost the same as
07 Jan 2016
SeaWorld has reached an agreement with California state regulators over allegations that the operator’s San
18 Nov 2015
SeaWorld Entertainment's new CEO Joel Manby has revealed details about the company's plans, which involve
11 Nov 2015
SeaWorld is planning to turn its San Diego theme park into a resort to rival
10 Nov 2015
SeaWorld has announced plans to phase out its theatrical killer whale public displays at its
06 Nov 2015
SeaWorld continues to struggle in the wake of Blackfish as profits for the operator’s parks
14 Oct 2015
The California Coastal Commission has granted SeaWorld planning permission to expand its Orca facility in
01 Oct 2015
The California Coastal Commission – an independent, quasi-judicial government agency – has recommended SeaWorld’s expansion
07 Aug 2015
SeaWorld has attributed an 84 per cent drop in profits to its ongoing PR push
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