Here’s a segment that can happen only every four years – some of SeaWorld and Busch Gardens best leaping animal ambassadors will join Kelly Ripa on “Live! with Kelly”, Wednesday, February 29.

Over the past week we’ve seen celebrities and fans alike have ‘emotional’ if not obsessed reactions to the meeting of their favorite furry or feathered friend.

First we witnessed Kristen Bell’s reacting to meeting a sloth on her birthday.

Emotional indeed!

SeaWorld and Busch Gardens animal ambassadors can be seen on two national shows on Friday, December 23.

SeaWorld and Busch Gardens animal ambassadors are kicking off the holiday season with three exciting national appearances next week!

First, don’t miss Julie Scardina and SeaWorld and Busch Gardens animal ambassadors on the Dr. Oz Show this Monday, November 21.

Tune in to the Discovery Channel,

Today, SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Animal Ambassador, Julie Scardina logged onto the SeaWorld Facebook page for a Q&A session with the fans. Check out the questions and answers below:

Harry Connick, Jr. took a break from filming "Dolphin Tale" in nearby Clearwater, FL to go on safari with family and friends during a visit to Busch Gardens Tampa on Saturday, Nov. 20. Connick ventured out on the parks’ 65-acre Serengeti Plain to hand feed giraffes and get up-close views of rhinos and other African animals.

Hip-hop legend and reality TV star Joseph 'Rev Run' Simmons' birthday is Today, November 14.

It's Man vs. Penguin and cute rockhoppers always win.