SeaWorld San Antonio Blog

Sneak Peek of Azul…

This past weekend audiences got a sneak peek of "Azul." Here are some photos from the first performances. This Friday, March 12, Azul officially opens. Come join me and experience the lure of the sea....... Related posts:Are You Ready for the ‘Lure of the Sea’?

SeaWorld’s Commitment

We’ve received many questions about the work we do for the animals in our care and in the wild. We've dedicated a section of our sister SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment blog called Our Commitment to share this information. In the Our Commitment section you’ll learn about the care - including our ...

New 2010 Annual Pass Member Discount

Did you know that Annual Pass Members receive a 20% discounts this year? Yes, that's right! This is double what pass members were usually saving in previous years. We are offering our Annual Pass Members this amazing discount on select in-park purchases through January 2, 2011. Items include food, merchandise, ...

Getting Creative: Artistic Animals

Shows are a very small part of an animal's day here at SeaWorld. They are learning new behaviors, getting their check-ups and of course playing. We have an extensive enrichment program here at the park for all of the species we care for—from fish to whales. Environmental enrichment ...

The Makings of a Camp Counselor

I’ve posted before about our great camp staff and our intensive staff training, but a question I find myself answering a lot is, “What do we look for in a camp counselor?” Since the beginning of January, the resident camp supervisor, Brittany, and I have been interviewing a long list ...

Are You Ready for the ‘Lure of the Sea’?

SeaWorld is taking animal and human interaction to a whole new level. [caption id="attachment_3403" align="alignleft" width="214" caption="Some feathered friends, including brightly hued macaws (like the one pictured) and sun conures, will be joining the cast and crew."][/caption] Picture yourself seated at the park’s 3,000-seat Beluga Stadium. Gaze toward the stage and watch ...

New Arrivals for 2010 at Sharks/The Coral Reef

This year has begun, like many others, for all of us here at SeaWorld. With opening day just around the corner, it often prompts the question: What does everyone do when there are no guests to interact with, or shows to perform in, or rides to operate? Well, even though ...

Asian Otter Exhibit Upgrade: Part 1

[caption id="attachment_3338" align="aligncenter" width="512" caption="Tien, one of the park's Asian small-clawed otters."][/caption] The Asian small-clawed otter, Amblonyx cinerea , is small and deceptively cute. Don’t be fooled by their looks though, the otters that we have at SeaWorld average 6.5 pounds and can be very destructive in their exhibits. Some male ...

Goodbye, “VIVA!” Hello, ???

After nine years, on October 30, 2009 we performed the very last VIVA! show. We shut down our stadium and began the monumental task of creating a new show. After almost three months of construction and painting, rehearsals for our new beluga whale and Pacific white-sided dolphin show are in ...

Paying it Forward the SeaWorld Way

First of all, let me just take a moment to say thanks to all of your wonderful stories about Paying It Forward over the holidays (Check out the comments on our PIF page). Just because the holiday season has come to an end, doesn’t mean holiday spirit doesn't linger on. SeaWorld ...