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).

The magnificent basking shark is the second largest fish in the world. While these sharks may be big in size, their populations are becoming small in numbers, earning them the unfortunate distinction of being listed as “vulnerable” on the IUCN red list.

Eight juvenile brown pelicans were brought to SeaWorld San Diego today from the Tucson Wildlife Center and Liberty Wildlife Center in Arizona for care before being returned to the wild. The rescued pelicans arrived at SeaWorld this morning and the marine park’s bird keepers weighed and examined the birds, gave them vitamins and assessed their feather condition.

Ever heard of a false killer whale? Not many people have, so let's dive in and learn about this mysterious whale species.

With its black and white coloring and porpoise-like shape, the Commerson’s dolphin may not look like a typical dolphin. You might even think they’re mini Shamus. Don’t let their coloring or size fool you! These high-energy dolphins have the same playful personalities as their relatives and even bigger appetites!

Like most of the rest of the country, Central Florida is experiencing some cold temperatures this week. From killer whales to otters, some marine animals love the cold weather. However, some don't! How do our animal trainers make sure that all the animals are comfortable when the temps drop? Watch this interview with SeaWorld Curator, Kelly Flaherty Clark, and find out how they do it.

Guest Blog Post

On January 7, Takara, an 18-year-old, 5,080-pound killer whale in San Antonio, gave birth.