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• Amaya, youngest orca at SeaWorld San Diego, dies suddenly

  August 20, 2021 12:30 PM

  SAN DIEGO, California - A beloved 6-year-old orca at SeaWorld San Diego passed away Wednesday. According to CNN , Amaya was the name of the youngest orca at the theme park. Her illness and resulting death occurred quickly. The news outlet says she started showing signs of an... more »

• SeaWorld announces June 11 reopening date

  May 27, 2020 11:09 AM

  ORLANDO, Florida - During a Wednesday morning meeting, SeaWorld executives announced the company's plan to reopen on June 11. According to the Orlando Sentinel , SeaWorld's anticipated June 11 reopening will include all of its three Orlando parks, including Discovery Cove and Aquatica. Interim CEO Marc Swanson presented... more »

• SeaWorld says it will end killer whale breeding program

  March 17, 2016 9:47 AM

  MIAMI - SeaWorld is ending its practice of killer whale breeding following years of controversy over keeping orcas in captivity. The company announced Thursday morning the breeding program will end immediately. The company also announced a partnership with the Humane Society. The company will also end theatrical shows and introduce... more »