SeaWorld's Rescues Pilot Whales in Key West

SeaWorld's Rescue Team was able to find and save a beautiful pilot whale along the shores of Key West.

Take a look at this video:

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SeaWorld rescue team returns two stranded pilot whales 

to waters off Key West, Fla.

Saturday, May 7, SeaWorld's animal rescue team and experts from NOAA and the Florida Marine Mammal Stranding Network returned two stranded pilot whales to the waters off Key West, Fla. The whales were two of 20 whales that had beached themselves on May 5. Five whales remain alive and in guarded condition.

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SeaWorld really puts a lot of effort in trying to save endangered animals and natural environments, and we really commend them for trying to do so! Great job, SeaWorld.

The Making of "One Ocean" - Set Design

This is the fifth video about the making of "One Ocean", SeaWorld Orlando's newest show (READ MORE HERE). This time, we will take a look at the refurbishment of the Shamu stadium, which now includes some very nice particulars on the walls, such as fish, dolphins and more, along with fountains. Take a look:

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The fifth video in our series "Beneath the Surface" takes you to the creative world of set design for the "One Ocean" show. Designer Stan Meyer was both inspired and challenged by Shamu Stadium's three-story set. "Shamu Stadium is an amazing canvas," he explains. "We want every guest to the "One Ocean" show to be enveloped in the show experience with brilliantly colored lights and soaring fountains, so placement is very important. We are also challenged by the elements of salt water and sunlight."

For more visit http://seaworldparks.com/oneocean.

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The Stadium looks much brighter than when there was "Believe". In my opinion, it was a good change, as killer whales are generally very playful, therefore the colors and particulars added to the stadium perfectly reflects the behavior of killer whales.

Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine Visits Busch Gardens

A very important chef recently visited Busch gardens Tampa Bay. He is Robert Irvine, which is the host of the famous television show "Dinner: Impossible", on The Food Network. While visiting with his family, he fed some of the Asian elephants of the park, preparing a good meal for them. You can be sure that the elephants enjoyed their meal! Take a look:

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Food Network Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine Prepares a Meal For His Biggest Fans at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

TAMPA, Fla. (May, 2, 2011) — Chef Robert Irvine, host of The Food Network’s Dinner: Impossible, [with] his daughter, Talia, ... [visited] Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, where they prepared fruits and vegetables, then fed the park’s Asian elephants. 

Photo credit: Matt Marriott/Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Photo credit: Matt Marriott/Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Photo credit: Matt Marriott/Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

After coming face-to-face with the herd, Irvine, his girlfriend, WWE wrestler Gail Kim, and his daughters, Annalise and Talia, enjoyed conquering all of the park’s legendary coasters. 

Photo credit: Matt Marriott/Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

 

In Dinner: Impossible, Irvine creates and serves dishes for intimate gatherings and large crowds at a moment's notice. He has also hosted Restaurant: Impossible and Worst Cooks in America.

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Busch Gardens is surely a fantastic place to visit with the family, and the chef seems to enjoy his visit.

They know a lot about theme parks, in addition to food!

Thanks to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for sharing these information and photos with us. All rights reserved.

The Making of "One Ocean" - Whale Behaviors

This week, SeaWorld Orlando has posted the fourth video of the series about their brand-new show, "One Ocean". This time, we will see how killer whales are responding to some of the new elements that have been introduced in the new show, like water effects and more. Read more, from the SeaWorld Parks Blog:

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 The Making of SeaWorld's "One Ocean" - Whale Behaviors

The fourth video in our series “Beneath the Surface” delves into some of the new whale behaviors in the “One Ocean” show.

A new musical score and set enhancements such as fountains provided an opportunity for SeaWorld trainers to work with the whales on new behaviors. Positive reinforcement and a strong relationship between trainer and whales helped integrate behaviors with some of the new show elements.

Go backstage with trainers as they work with our family of killer whales.

“One Ocean” is now open at SeaWorld Orlando and opens at SeaWorld San Diego on Memorial Day weekend and SeaWorld San Antonio in June.

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See you next week, with part 5 of this series.

The video, logo and info here posted are subject to the copyright of the SeaWorld parks & Entertainment Company. All rights reserved. 2011, SeaWorld Orlando.

Busch Gardens Tampa: Cheetah Hunt's Full Test

The day has finally come! Cheetah Hunt, Busch Gardens' newest, ultra-themed coaster has finally made a complete circuit on the brand-new track! It looks fantastic, and it is really difficult to think that we're still a month away from its official grand opening.

But, would you like to see the testing of this great coaster by yourself? Then, take a look at this video, uploaded by Busch Gardens Tampa (NOTE: The trains are still not at a full speed, as they're still being tested. Full speed will be reached once the coaster officially opens, so don't be misled by the apparent "slow" speed of the trains): 

Nice job, Busch Gardens. It looks like it's going to be a great ride! We can't wait to check it out, very soon!

The Making of "One Ocean" - Education

The SeaWorld Parks Blog has posted part 3 of the very interesting series, named " Beneath the Surface: The Making of One Ocean". This week we'll see how education played an important role in creating this great show:

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Beneath the Surface: The Making of "One Ocean" - Education

The third video in our series “Beneath the Surface” highlights how “One Ocean” educates and inspires guests to protect the world we share.

The show’s national debut at SeaWorld Orlando on Earth Day - April 22 - is intended to bring a heightened awareness and appreciation for the world we share. SeaWorld’s conservation work spans the globe and “One Ocean” aims to communicate that commitment while delivering an entertaining show experience.

“Education and conservation have always been at the core of who we are,” notes curator of animal training Kelly Flaherty Clark. “We want guests to the new show to be both entertained and inspired to help make a difference.”

Over the past 40 years, SeaWorld has helped over 18,000 orphaned, injured or ill animals, many of them marine animals impacted by issues like pollution.

“By making a decision to recycle or not throw garbage into the water, one person can make a difference for the oceans and the planet we share,” says Flaherty Clark. “It’s this mission that inspired us throughout the making of “One Ocean.”

“One Ocean” opens at SeaWorld Orlando this Friday, April 22; SeaWorld San Diego on Memorial Day weekend and SeaWorld San Antonio in June.

To see all the videos in our series "Beneath the Surface" click here. 

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Great video, as usual. Remember to check out our great "ONE OCEAN' update, with a lot of pictures and videos, including a full-length video of the whole show! You can't miss it!

The logo, video and the text between the separating lines posted here are subject to the copyright of the SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Company. All rights reserved. SeaWorld Orlando 2011.

SeaWorld Orlando Update - busier than usual

As you know, the fantastic, new show "One Ocean" has just opened two days ago at SeaWorld Orlando.

Everybody is really focused on that, but what about the rest of the park? Well, let's check it out:

It was so busy that we had to use the secondary entrance to the park:

We've never been here before:

"One Ocean" banners all over the place:

Some shots of Manta:

Pretty busy day, as you can see!:

The rarely-open pathway that leads to the Atlantis Bayside Stadium was open:

The "Bands, Brew & BBQ" stands are still there:

The Atlantis Bayside Stadium:

The logo of the stadium:

It is pretty sad that this great stadium is not used a lot:

Another secondary entrance... here!:

Work on the stadium?:

A new, interactive totem near "Mango Joe's":

Stilt walkers:

Work are really underway for the return of the "Dine with Shamu" experience:

It looks like it's almost done:

Nice, nice theming:

Voyagers is our personal favorite. it has some really great food:

Inside the Custom House...

...we still find some "Believe" stuff. So, if you would like something from the past show, hurry up!! :-)

The Panoramic Tower:

Price is $4 for everybody:

But the very disappointing thing is that it is no longer free fro Annual Passholders!! Very sad. i will always avoid it from now on (it's not the price per se, but SeaWorld already offers very few rides!):

The fountain show is great! Don't miss it on your next visit:

The Mystery boxes landed at SeaWorld too:

Journey to Atlantis is as beautiful as usual:

Blue Horizon was so crowded that SeaWorld had to add an additional show that day:

The Garden of Discovery:

A partner of the park:

Thanks a lot for viewing, and don't forget to check out our great "One Ocean" update, with a lot of photos, videos and an exclusive HD video of the whole show!