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Former 'Flipper' trainer says animal parks such as SeaWorld provide a 'bad education' to visitors
L.A. UnleashedIn wake of the tragedy at SeaWorld in Orlando, our colleague Steve Lopez wondered if he had been a bad father by taking his daughter to the marine animal park in San Diego. "Did I really want her to think...... -
SeaWorld Orlando's 911 calls released following trainer's orca death
L.A. UnleashedORLANDO, Fla. — The 911 calls made after a SeaWorld Orlando trainer was pulled into a pool by a killer whale last week show an increasing awareness of the seriousness of the situation with each call. The recordings were released...... -
WebClawer: PETA wants to neuter Knut; owners fight to save dachshund that bit vet tech; Christian blogger defends post that advocated killing Tilikum the orca
L.A. Unleashed-- Celebrity polar bear Knut is in the spotlight once again: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals' German wing is calling for the young bear to be castrated over concerns that a potential mating with his current roommate would...... -
SeaWorld Orlando spokesperson says Tilikum, the orca that killed trainer, 'likely' will perform again
L.A. UnleashedSeaWorld has not decided whether an orca that killed its trainer by dragging her into the water will keep performing, an official said Tuesday. In the days after Dawn Brancheau died, the park's top official pledged that the killer whale...... -
What's new at theme parks around the country
It's a big year for fans of theme parks and roller coasters all over North America.
The long list of new attractions includes the rock 'n' roll-themed Hard Rock Park in Myrtle Beach, S.C.; the Nickelodeon-themed park at Minnesota's Mall of America; Toy...Tags: Pixar Animation, Trips and Vacations, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Toy Industry, Six Flags Inc.
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Amusement parks playing to international audiences
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterFor kids -- and parents too -- it may be the ultimate play land: a 10-square-mile, $64-billion zone with amusement parks by Six Flags, DreamWorks Animation and Universal Studios, plus museums, shopping and 55 hotels. At twice the size of Walt Disney...Tags: The Walt Disney Co., Trips and Vacations, New Products, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Six Flags Inc.
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SeaWorld dolphin dies after colliding with another dolphin
A 30-year-old female dolphin died Saturday at SeaWorld's Discovery Cove after colliding with another dolphin during an aerial stunt. Sharky was performing a jump for park visitors when she collided with the other mammal and died, said spokeswoman Becca...Tags: The Associated Press, Discovery Cove, Death, Amusement and Theme Parks
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Scream leaves you dangling
Times Staff WriterRoller coaster fans have been watching eagerly as load after load of blue and yellow coaster track arrived in Magic Mountain's parking lot this month. Now Six Flags has confirmed the rumors: The park's 16th coaster, Scream, will debut in the spring....Tags: Travel, Trips and Vacations, Theme Park Vacations, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Walt Disney
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A Florida360 exclusive first-look at SeaWorld Orlando's 'Antarctica' penguins
Orlando SentinelPenguins are cool. Literally, of course, acclimating to their new habitat at SeaWorld Orlando's 'Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin,' chilled to a bottom-of-the-world, sub-freezing 30 degrees. But the birds of SeaWorld's newest attraction are also...Tags: Antarctica, Amusement and Theme Parks
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SeaWorld Orlando: 5 tips for traveling to new Antarctica
The grand opening of SeaWorld Orlando's Antarctica - Empire of the Penguin isn't until Friday morning, but here are five tips to help guide through the theme park's largest expansion. The Antarctica area includes a dark ride, an eatery, a gift shop and...
Tags: Trips and Vacations, Travel, Antarctica, Conservation Fund, Busch Gardens Orlando
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A first look at SeaWorld Orlando's 'Antarctica'
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Universal parks 1st with 1-day pass above $90
Universal Orlando raised ticket prices once again over the weekend, becoming the first of Orlando's big theme-park operators to lift base prices above $90. The price of a one-day, one-park Universal ticket is now $92, before tax. That's a 3.4 percent...
Tags: Travel, Trips and Vacations, Islands of Adventure, Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Entertainment
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