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May 10

Happy Mother’s Day to All, Especially Our Killer Whale Moms!

by Staff

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Happy Mother’s Day to All, Especially Our Killer Whale Moms!

This Mother’s Day weekend we celebrate moms everywhere – and of every kind. Even after witnessing more than 20 killer whale births at our parks, we're always amazed at the care killer whale calves receive from their mothers. Here are some fast facts on killer whales and why we think they are such fantastic moms.

Big baby!

Killer whale calves start out life bigger than most human adults! From our experience, SeaWorld estimates newborns are about 8.5 ft. (2.6 m) long and weigh approximately 350 lb. (160 kg).

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May 10

Happy Mother’s Day to All, Especially Our Killer Whale Moms!

by Staff

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Big baby!

Killer whale calves start out life bigger than most human adults! From our experience, SeaWorld estimates newborns are about 8.5 ft. (2.6 m) long and weigh approximately 350 lb. (160 kg).

Apr 29

Turning the Lights Off to Turn Earth Hour On

by Jeni Fain, Animal Care Specialist

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Turning the Lights Off to Turn Earth Hour On

Saturday, March 23 marked the seventh year that Earth Hour took place across the globe. It also marks the very first year that SeaWorld San Diego held an official Earth Hour event. Created by the World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF), Earth Hour challenges everyone around the world to turn their lights off for one hour to help raise awareness about the need to take action against climate change.

Apr 25

SeaWorld Orlando Now Caring for Orphaned Manatee Calf Rescued Near Merritt Island, Fla.

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SeaWorld Orlando Now Caring for Orphaned Manatee Calf Rescued Near Merritt Island, Fla.

An orphaned manatee calf was rescued yesterday afternoon by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, and then transported to SeaWorld Orlando late yesterday for rehabilitation and long-term care. The young calf was spotted swimming alone by a private citizen prior to its rescue from Sykes Creek in Merritt Island, Fla.

Apr 25

Celebrate World Penguin Day at SeaWorld San Diego!

by Thomas Hofman, Senior I Aviculturist

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Celebrate World Penguin Day at SeaWorld San Diego!

Happy World Penguin Day from the globe’s benchmark penguin exhibit, SeaWorld San Diego’s Penguin Encounter! Today is a special World Penguin Day for us, seeing as in another month, the Encounter will celebrate its 30th anniversary, officially becoming comfortably middle-aged.

Apr 19

SeaWorld San Diego’s Penguin Encounter: 30 Years in About 30 Days

by Thomas Hofman, Senior I Aviculturist

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SeaWorld San Diego’s Penguin Encounter: 30 Years in About 30 Days

This May, the SeaWorld San Diego Penguin Encounter celebrates its 30th anniversary. For three decades, the Penguin Encounter weather hasn’t wavered much. It’s always been an unwelcoming brisk 25 degrees, with 100 percent chance of snow. These are temperatures that would keep your ice cream at proper set, but temperatures that keep emperor penguins at the casual.

Apr 18

Help Discovery Cove in Orlando Name the Newest Addition to its Family

by Sharon Moore, PR Intern

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Help Discovery Cove in Orlando Name the Newest Addition to its Family

Help us name the newest dolphin calf born at Discovery Cove on Monday, February 25, 2013. Each birth is exciting to us, and this time we have an added surprise! We are leaving the naming up to our fans.

Apr 15