SeaWorld at loggerheads with oil spillage

Seaworld Orlando was at the forefront of treating turtles impacted by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The popular Florida theme park has to date treated up to 60 of the endangered sea animals and has released 10 back into the waters off southwest Florida.

The park, through its Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation Centre, is one of the few organisations in the world with the expertise to tend to the special needs of multiple sea turtle species.

For more than 40 years, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment – encompassing SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Discovery Cove – has initiated and supported wildlife conservation, research, and education at home and around the world.

Visitors to SeaWorld Orlando can discover opportunities to get involved and learn about everyday ways they can help protect animals and habitats.

A SeaWorld spokesperson said: “Upon visiting a SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment facility, many guests are inspired to help protect the animals they encounter and get involved with wildlife conservation. The SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund was, in part, created to fulfil that desire.”

The park’s Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation Team is in on call 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.

Aside from its conservation efforts, visitors flock to SeaWorld Florida for its adrenalin rides – such as Manta, Kraken and Skytower – and shows like Believe and Shamu Rocks, featuring Orca killer whales, and Pets Ahoy! whose star attractions are cats, dogs, skunks and even rats and potbellied pigs.

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