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SeaWorld Orlando recently announced the passing of Kaboodle, a 23-year-old walrus and the oldest female walrus in a U.S. facility. She died during a medical procedure related to a chronic gastrointestinal condition. Born in 2003, she was recognized for her long, crossed tusks and served as a successful surrogate mother to rescued calves, including Uki.
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As a reminder these are guesses at best, and several people who have seen the real numbers have told me over the years this report can be drastically off.
NEW: U.S. theme park attendance was largely steady in 2025, according to the TEA Global Experience Index. Disney’s six U.S. parks were flat compared to 2024, while Epic drew 4 million visits in its partial first year and helped lift combined Universal Orlando attendance.
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Meet Annautaq! This orphaned walrus calf made the journey to SeaWorld Orlando after receiving exceptional care at the Alaska SeaLife Center. Thanks to the teamwork of many, including our friends at MCO, Annautaq is settling into his new home and receiving lots of love!
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RIP SeaWorld sign 2014-2026
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It’s done!
Kraken’s station is currently getting a repaint?
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Previous World Of The Sea attraction at Seaworld Orlando
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Are you ready for a Miracle? Hopefully the company doesn’t chicken out on this 🙏
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Replying to @KingOfFlor1da
My video 🧡
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Losing my mind over Makaio’s new behavior, currently in training exclusively in this pool 🧡
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Aerial overview of Aquatica and SeaWorld Orlando from 3000 ft.
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Possible Name of Stanley Falls Flume’s Replacement at Busch Gardens Tampa
“SIMBI RUSH” was filed in a trademark application by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment* for services including “Entertainment in the nature of an amusement park ride; Entertainment services in the nature of an amusement park attraction, namely, a themed area”. *Busch Gardens
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A 20th birthday salute to Nalani of SeaWorld Orlando! She makes everyone proud every year 💛
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The attention to detail at Howl-O-Scream Orlando. 😂🍕 A few strategically “burned out” letters at Dockside Pizza Co. leave the sign reading DIE PIZZA during @howloscreamorl at SeaWorld Orlando. Nothing to see here. Totally reassuring place to grab dinner. #HowlOScream #SeaWorldOrlando #HowlOScreamOrlando
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Here is a quick look at Seaquest show building. It looks like everything is just about ready to go hopefully early next year.. #seaworldorlando
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The I Know What You Did Last Summer house rocks. Best house of the night. Cool effects. Tons of scares. So many fishermen. SeaWorld did a great job with this one.
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After becoming entangled in a crab trap in Indian River Lagoon, this manatee was rescued and transported to SeaWorld Orlando. Her injuries were so severe that our veterinary team had to amputate her right pectoral flipper. She’s healing, eating and receiving 24 hour care.
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Three Smalltooth Sawfish juveniles are on exhibit at SeaWorld Orlando's Manta Aquarium! Amelia has joined her brother and sister, Axel and Abby! They're ambassadors for a species fighting to survive, and they help educate guests about the importance of conservation.
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Electric Ocean has officially concluded its 2026 season along with the return of Light Up the Night. Hope SeaWorld decides to keep this show as well as the other seasonal animal shows for the years to come.
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Tonight is the final Electric Ocean experience at SeaWorld Orlando as their summer programming ends: buff.ly/F1lmk24
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There is a new Project Driftwood teaser on the construction walls in front of Stanley Falls Flumes! I have not heard of any specific date for an announcement from @BuschGardens, but it should be in the next couple of weeks. Are you excited to finally get a new water attraction in the park?
Replying to @SaxOnTracks
@SaxOnTracks @jake_coasters @RCXcyclopedia if you haven’t seen yet. Saw this on my Busch gardens annual pass holder page
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