Members of the U.S. armed services, park guests and employees celebrated Flag Day today at SeaWorld in Orlando, San Antonio and San Diego, Busch Gardens in Tampa and Williamsburg, and Sesame Place.

Special military ceremonies and tributes, including a joint-services ceremony at SeaWorld San Antonio, took place during the day.

Check out the Orlando Sentinel’s feature on SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. The article highlights the company’s future that will see continued growth within the core family theme park business and an expansion geographically and into different types of entertainment enterprises.

Watch Julie Scardina and “animal lifesavers” from SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Discovery Cove on the Dr. Oz show this Thursday, May 19. Dr. Oz meets penguins, a vulture, a sloth and a camel – and chats with Julie about important medical insights we can learn from animals.

Cleaning coast lines, restoring oyster reefs, teaching green tips at environmental events, and hosting interactive educational experiences at the parks are just a few ways SeaWorld and Busch Gardens parks across the U.S. are getting involved this Earth Day.

The United States Travel Association’s (USTA) Discover America Daily Getaways promotion is back by popular demand for a second year. The promotion runs April 11 through May 13, 2011 allowing travelers to save up to 60 percent on airfare, hotels, car rentals, theme park admission and city attraction passes. You can access these deals through a website especially created for this promotion, DailyGetaways.com.

SEAmail, our new periodic e-newsletter, features heart-warming moments that take place in our 10 parks and their local communities – moments made possible by people who are committed to making a difference. The latest edition includes efforts to save a baby beluga whale, making a difference for children with autism and more.

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment today promoted Roi Ewell, Human Resources Vice President at SeaWorld San Diego, to Corporate Vice President, Industry and Government Affairs.

Every day, heart-warming moments take place in our 10 parks and their local communities – moments made possible by people who are committed to making a difference. Whether rescuing a stranded whale in the middle of the night or coordinating a fundraiser to protect endangered wolves, our team members join forces with government officials, conservation partners and people in our local communities to make the world a better place.