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USDA inspections have always been mammal only. In August of 2023, birds began to be added. Inspections are not always to look at every mammal/bird species, either.
 
Any chance anyone knows what species of smooth-hound they have? I am at a dead end after failing to find a picture or web page description.
 
Piece of 2023 News Not Mentioned:

On October 13th, it was announced that the theme park transferred (0.0.19) Pecos pupfish to the Cameron Park Zoo in Texas in June.

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King of Komodo Dragons said:
A brand new exhibit has been announced!

Aldabra Island, featuring Aldabra Giant Tortoises always nice to see a new animal exhibit at SeaWorld after all the years of just rides.
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On May 11th, 2024, the theme park opened Aldabra Island to the public.

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On May 16, the Montreal biodome acquired 6.6 chinstrap penguins from Seaworld San Antonio. There is a total of 173 individuals in 8 facilities in the AZA. I visited Montreal Biodome May 14, I think I saw them. I am going to check my photos. It was only reported in this thread having the birth of 10 chinstrap penguins in 2016.
https://espacepourlavie.ca/en/news/meet-chinstrap-penguins-biodome
 
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Zoo adventures said:
On May 16, the Montreal biodome acquired 6.6 chinstrap penguins from Seaworld San Antonio. There is a total of 173 individuals in 8 facilities in the AZA. I visited Montreal Biodome May 14, I think I saw them. I am going to check my photos. It was only reported in this thread having the birth of 10 chinstrap penguins in 2016.
https://espacepourlavie.ca/en/news/meet-chinstrap-penguins-biodome
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I indeed saw them on May 14. I did saw around 3 individuals. They were introduced maybe before May 14. They are a very cool species. I will try to post in the Montreal Biodome gallery in the next few days
 
I find it interesting how few ZC members have been to (or at least post about) this place, compared to the other two US Seaworld's anyway.
 
I presume because of a handful reasons:
- As a vacation destination (and some ZC members travel with their family), Texas is clearly behind Florida and California
-Afaik, SW San Antonio has less species then the other ones, so maybe less interesting
-New (animal) exhibits mostly starts in SW Orlando and SW San Diego and then SW San Antonio takes it over (or not).
 
zoomaniac said:
I presume because of a handful reasons:
- As a vacation destination (and some ZC members travel with their family), Texas is clearly behind Florida and California
-Afaik, SW San Antonio has less species then the other ones, so maybe less interesting
-New (animal) exhibits mostly starts in SW Orlando and SW San Diego and then SW San Antonio takes it over (or not).
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That makes a lot of sense!
 
I went here 10 years, so I'm sure A LOT has changed, but at the time, I was very excited to actually go, because I'd never seen dolphins or orca's before. But the entire park seemed very underwhelming and not a lot to see? I was in America for 2 weeks then, and we also went to San Antonio Zoo, of which I still remember many things, but I can't even remember anything really from SW.
I did however got to meet one of their Beluga's and was able to do some training with it and got a kiss too :D
 
Piece of June 2024 News Worth Mentioning:

On June 6th, it was announced that the marine park transferred 2 California sea lions to the Minnesota Zoo in Minnesota.

13K views · 565 reactions | We weren’t lion when we said a Discovery Bay update was on its way! California sea lion pups, Flynn and Hudson are joining us from @seaworldtexas. Just in time to celebrate World Ocean Month with us! (And their first birthday, too! ) While they continue to settle in, they’ll have access to both their public and behind-the-scenes habitats while rotating with Ola, the Hawaiian monk seal. Stay tuned for more Discovery Bay and sea lion pupdates in the future! . . . #MNZoo #SeaLions #Summer #WorldOceanMonth | Minnesota Zoo

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On July 21st, the marine park announced that a (0.1) Pacific white-sided dolphin was born which is on exhibit.

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0.1 Atlantic bottlenose dolphin Notchfin passed away on March 12th at the age of 63 years. She was believed to have been the oldest bottlenose dolphin in captivity.
SeaWorld Texas on Instagram: "With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Notchfin, one of our most cherished bottlenose dolphins, on March 12 at the remarkable age of 63. Her long life was a testament to the expert care she received at SeaWorld and the deep bonds she formed with those around her. A founding member of SeaWorld San Antonio since its opening in 1988, Notchfin shaped the social fabric of our dolphin community as a mother, grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Her gentle nature and deep bonds with both her pod and our animal care team made her truly special. Notchfin touched the lives of millions, and while we knew this day would come, her loss is deeply felt. Her legacy lives on through the invaluable knowledge she contributed to dolphin health and conservation—helping to protect her wild counterparts for generations to come. Rest in peace, Notchfin. You will always be remembered."
 
An unknown 0.0.1 California sea lion was euthanized on February 15th, 2025. This individual was born at the park on July 4th, 2019, and their cause of death is listed as euthanasia for cancer/abnormal growth.

Additionally, 0.1 California sea lion Ajax passed away from old age on February 24th, 2025. Ajax was born at SeaWorld Orlando on May 28th, 1999, and was transferred to SeaWorld San Antonio on April 7th, 2001. She was the oldest sea lion at SWSA.
 
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0.1 Atlantic bottlenose dolphin Notchfin passed away on March 12th at the age of 63 years. She was believed to have been the oldest bottlenose dolphin in captivity.
SeaWorld Texas on Instagram: "With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Notchfin, one of our most cherished bottlenose dolphins, on March 12 at the remarkable age of 63. Her long life was a testament to the expert care she received at SeaWorld and the deep bonds she formed with those around her. A founding member of SeaWorld San Antonio since its opening in 1988, Notchfin shaped the social fabric of our dolphin community as a mother, grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Her gentle nature and deep bonds with both her pod and our animal care team made her truly special. Notchfin touched the lives of millions, and while we knew this day would come, her loss is deeply felt. Her legacy lives on through the invaluable knowledge she contributed to dolphin health and conservation—helping to protect her wild counterparts for generations to come. Rest in peace, Notchfin. You will always be remembered."
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Notchfin's cause of death was listed in this month's MMIR release as heart disease.

A male harbor seal was euthanized at the park due to lung disease on March 11th, 2025. This individual was born at the park on May 11th, 1990 and had lived there since.
 
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