Next week, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Discovery Cove in Orlando will both announce major new attractions coming to the parks in 2011.

About a year ago SeaWorld launched a Twitter account giving voice to Shamu. In part because of his worldwide celebrity and in part because of his ability to find humor in the world around him, @Shamu has gained a significant following on Twitter. Many of his most loyal followers have noted his absence from Twitter since the tragic events of Wednesday, February 24 at SeaWorld Orlando.

Go Wild for Valentine's Day

Looking for a memorable way to treat your Valentine to a wild weekend? Enjoy a romantic two-hour safari under the stars that will transport you to the heart of Busch Gardens' African savannah. Your evening begins in the Safari Club with drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres before heading out into the night for a lantern-lit expedition to see the nocturnal habits of lions, hyenas and hippos.

For those of you who follow Shamu on Twitter, you know his style. For a marine mammal l living underwater, his sense of humor is very dry. He keeps his followers laughing -- and since it's the holiday season, he's in the spirit of giving. On Monday, he declared this week “Giveaway Time”!