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[arctocephalus]

Is the Harp Seal named Wiley still on display?

 

[vogelcommando]

Penguin-breeding at Antartica : Empire of the Penguins:
Penguin Chicks Hatch at Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin Growing Rapidly | Inside Conservation Blog

 

[TZFan]

Nanuq, a male belauga, on loan from the Vancouver Aquarium to Sea World Orlando has died.

Beluga whale from Vancouver Aquarium dies at SeaWorld | News1130

 

[wensleydale]

SeaWorld is planning to end public dolphin feedings starting next month. They plan to replace it with a reservations only session allowing visitors to have physical contact with the animals under the supervision of a trainer instead. Visitors will also still be allowed to touch any animals that approach them.

SeaWorld Orlando ends public dolphin feedings - WFLA News Channel 8

 

[wensleydale]

A Rough Toothed Dolphin is currently in rehabilitation. He was rescued from Clearwater Beach last Sunday.

Beached dolphin receives treatment at SeaWorld Orlando - Orlando Sentinel

Also, they returned a Loggerhead Turtle to the wild following rehabilitation.

SeaWorld Orlando Returns 106-Pound Loggerhead Sea Turtle To Atlantic Coast |

Also, two Sea Lon pups have been born.

Cute alert: SeaWorld announces birth of two sea lions pups | Blogs | Orlando Weekly

Unfortunately one of the young dolphins has died suddenly. The article is unfortunately behind a paywall, but the they think pneumonia was involved.

Also, a property appraiser is suing SeaWorld claiming that its value has been assessed too low.

Property appraiser Rick Singh sues SeaWorld - Orlando Sentinel

 

[wensleydale]

Two Manatee calves are receiving treatment at SeaWorld after being orphaned.

http://www.awesomeocean.com/2015/07/22/orphaned-manatees-now-being-cared-for-at-seaworld/

 

[wensleydale]

The Park has been cleared of any wrongdoing in regards to two recent dolphin deaths; one recently died of pneumonia and another of intestinal necrosis. The USDA found no noncompliance issues.

SeaWorld clear in dolphin deaths - Orlando Sentinel

 

[wensleydale]

A Rough Toothed Dolphin in rehabilitation at SeaWorld has been found to be deaf. His rehabilitation is ongoing and it is yet to be determined what will happen to him.

SeaWorld Orlando Finds Rescued Dolphin Is Deaf CBS Miami

 

[wensleydale]

A female baby manatee has been at SeaWorld for about a week.

SeaWorld rescues 3-week-old manatee calf - Story | WJZY

 

[wensleydale]

A state employee has been fired for removing two links from SeaWorld from the Florida Department of Education website at peta's request. They were gone for about ten days. The links were put back on the website after SeaWorld inquired as to where they had gone.

Emails show state employees removed SeaWorld link after PETA complained - Orlando Sentinel

Florida education staffer fired for scrubbing SeaWorld from website

 

[wensleydale]

A blog post about an upcoming invitation only webcast that SeaWorld's parent company has planned for November 9th. It contains relevant speculation about the company possibly expanding into other markets, its profits, changes in management, etc.

Five things SeaWorld will probably announce during their Nov. 9 webcast | Blogs | Orlando Weekly

 

[wensleydale]

An article on how the lawsuit filed in California could affect operation in Orlando. The article also contains tidbits about other parts of the Orlando Park's operations, such as that the slated new show in San Diego will also come to Orlando, and also a mention of possible hotel/resort possibilities:

SeaWorld's lawsuit against California commission is important for Orlando - Orlando Business Journal

 

[wensleydale]

The Park rescued a manatee last month from a river in South Carolina. It has been transferred to Orlando and will be released at a later date when they know it is healthy:

SeaWorld Orlando rescues manatee stranded in South Carolina river

 

[MidwestFan]

Three remaining Commerson's Dolphins at SWC moved to Aquatica at SWF.
All Commerson's now in Florida.
Unfortunately, Betsy did not survive long after the move this month.
Only 4 remain.
Sadly, the end is nearing for the display of this active species.

 

[wensleydale]

Three remaining Commerson's Dolphins at SWC moved to Aquatica at SWF.
All Commerson's now in Florida.
Unfortunately, Betsy did not survive long after the move this month.
Only 4 remain.
Sadly, the end is nearing for the display of this active species.

How is the situation in Japan?

Darn it, SeaWorld just figured out a way to A) get me to travel to Florida in the next few years and B) buy a ticket to a water park.

 

[ThylacineAlive]

How is the situation in Japan?

Darn it, SeaWorld just figured out a way to A) get me to travel to Florida in the next few years and B) buy a ticket to a water park.

If you have the time, make a reservation at Discovery Cove. It seems expensive but the place is nice and all food and such are included in your admission. Most importantly for you, with a reservation you can visit all SeaWorld parks and Busch Gardens Tampa for free within a week of your reservation!

One day when I eventually make my visits to SeaWorld, this is what I plan to do.

~Thylo

 

[Shellheart]

I find it sad few Commerson's dolphins are left in captivity. Out of the few cetacean species displayed in captivity they seemed to do the best.

 

[HyakkoShachi]

How is the situation in Japan?

Darn it, SeaWorld just figured out a way to A) get me to travel to Florida in the next few years and B) buy a ticket to a water park.

Japan seems to have been fairly successful with them. They've been able to breed them at Marinepia, Wakayama Adventure World and Toba Aquarium.

Marinepia has recently closed to make way for a new aquarium in Sendai, however the species isn't mentioned on the new aquarium's website so it's possible they've been sent either to Adventure World or Toba.

 

[wensleydale]

If you have the time, make a reservation at Discovery Cove. It seems expensive but the place is nice and all food and such are included in your admission. Most importantly for you, with a reservation you can visit all SeaWorld parks and Busch Gardens Tampa for free within a week of your reservation!

One day when I eventually make my visits to SeaWorld, this is what I plan to do.

~Thylo

I shall look into that when I make said trip. I plan to try and go during the slow season, whenever that is. Plus I understand that Discovery Cove has one of the Common/Bottlenose Hybrids. An F2 hybrid to be exact. I think his name is Cooper, I wonder if he is one of the encounter dolphins. I probably want to go to all three of the Orlando parks. I also hope to fit in a side trip to the Space Center. See Atlantis and the Vehicle Assembly Building. I feel so bourgeois saying this, but I think such a trip would be a good experience.

 

[wensleydale]

Japan seems to have been fairly successful with them. They've been able to breed them at Marinepia, Wakayama Adventure World and Toba Aquarium.

Marinepia has recently closed to make way for a new aquarium in Sendai, however the species isn't mentioned on the new aquarium's website so it's possible they've been sent either to Adventure World or Toba.

Maybe we will be lucky and eventually see some of the Japanese animals coming here, I hope so because I am incredibly fond of the species.