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Following on from its 2017 decision to end its orca stunt shows in favour of an educational alternative, SeaWorld has announced this week that it ... More

Researchers at the University of Brighton in the UK have been experimenting with 3D printing technologies as a way of democratising cultural heritage, as well ... More

In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some of the biggest stories to hit the headlines, giving possible ... More

SeaWorld CEO Joel Manby has resigned from his position as the company’s CEO, with the troubled operator launching a search to find a permanent successor ... More

In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some of the biggest stories to hit the headlines, giving possible ... More

In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some of the biggest stories to hit the headlines, giving indicators ... More

The last captive orca born under SeaWorld’s care has died after contracting what was thought to be pneumonia at its park in San Antonio, Texas. ... More

SeaWorld CEO Joel Manby has confirmed the operator’s commitment to becoming an orca-free enterprise, telling shareholders that the company would not even consider having killer ... More

The delayed Easter break has had a significant effect on SeaWorld, with a significant revenue decline of US$33.8m (€31m, £26.1m) in the first quarter of ... More

A five-month investigation into the deaths of two beluga whales at Vancouver Aquarium last year has determined that the cetaceans were killed thanks to an ... More

Just over a year after SeaWorld announced plans to end its controversial orca breeding plan, the company’s last killer whale has been born in its ... More

The Vancouver Park Board’s long-running debate on cetacean captivity has seemingly been brought to its conclusion after the body voted unanimously to end the practice ... More

Despite growing sentiment worldwide that large sea creatures – particularly cetaceans – should not be kept in captivity, China’s Chimelong Group has opened the country’s ... More

Just days since SeaWorld San Diego announced its final orca show would be held on 8 January, the marine park brand’s most famous animal, Tilikum, ... More

SeaWorld has finally confirmed the location for its Middle Eastern attraction, announcing a partnership with Miral to develop SeaWorld Abu Dhabi – a first-of-its-kind marine ... More

California has brought a ruling into place banning the breeding of orcas and orca entertainment shows in the state, with the new measure signed into ... More

SeaWorld CEO Joel Manby did not anticipate having to put an end to orca captivity when he took up the role last year, revealing the ... More

SeaWorld’s first attraction outside of North America will be its first not to include killer whales, with CEO Joel Manby lining up several big alternatives ... More

SeaWorld CEO Joel Manby has addressed the possibility of seaside sanctuaries for its whales, stating that the “experiment” by Baltimore’s National Aquarium to move its ... More

Despite making a number of positive moves to redefine itself as a park that cares and one that wants to create memorable experiences, SeaWorld suffered ... More

Anthony Esparza, chief creative officer (CCO) at SeaWorld, has been added to the lineup for the TEA’s annual summit next week. Esparza – who was ... More

SeaWorld has announced that it is ending orca captivity at its parks. The operator has been under immense pressure from animal rights groups ever since ... More

Attendances and revenues at SeaWorld attractions during 2015 were reported as almost the same as the previous year, as CEO Joel Manby insists the marine ... More

SeaWorld Entertainment's new CEO Joel Manby has revealed details about the company's plans, which involve rebuilding strategy from the ground up, an enhanced focus on ... More

SeaWorld Entertainment has unveiled its latest attraction – the Cobra’s Curse rollercoaster – coming to Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida, in 2016. Officially unveiling the ... More