August 2010 | SeaWorld Parks Blog

Back to School with Busch Gardens

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is not only a destination for fun, but a place to learn about conservation, animals and the natural world. Passionate, certified educators lead these engaging programs, like Cara Treadway, Busch Gardens’ School Programs Supervisor.

Cara Treadway, Busch Gardens School Programs Supervisor

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Will Contest OSHA Citation

Orlando, Fla., August 23, 2010 -- SeaWorld disagrees with the unfounded allegations made by OSHA today and have already informed the agency that we will contest this citation. The safety of our guests and employees and the welfare of our animals are core values for SeaWorld and areas in which we do not compromise.

Contest Update: Adventure with Julie Scardina to Antarctica

Share your passion for the environment in 300 words or less and you and a guest could Travel with Julie Scardina on a Snow Island Hill Safari to see Emperor Penguins in Antarctica!

Julie Scardina

Howl-O-Scream

Date: Sept. 24-Oct. 31, 2010

Location: Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Do you dare to celebrate all things scary? Experience Howl-O-Scream to find out how brave you are.

Link: http://howloscream.com/williamsburg/index.html

SeaWorld's Halloween Spooktacular

Date: October 2010

Location: SeaWorld Orlando

An Ocean of Halloween Fun! Trick-Or-treat for ghoulish goodies, meet amazing sea creatures, catch silly and spooky shows and more! Kids can come in costume or come as they are. SeaWorld Orlando's dates are Oct. 9, 10, 16,17,23,24,29 through 31st.

Link: http://www.seaworldspooktacular.com/swfspook.html

It’s a girl! 100-plus pound baby rhino born at Busch Gardens

100-plus pound baby rhino born at Busch Gardens

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomed a new baby white rhinoceros on July 12, 2010.

Baby Rhino At Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Employee Profile: Dr. Lara Croft

For young women looking to get into the field of veterinary science or marine biology, Dr. Lara Croft is an inspiration. Here's a little bit of informaiton on her background and some great photos of her doing some amazing work at SeaWorld.

Dr. Croft is one of three SeaWorld Orlando staff veterinarians. In this capacity, Dr. Croft maintains the health of the park's animals, including killer whales, dolphins, sea lions, seals, birds, fish, and turtles.

Get Upclose: SeaWorld Orlando's Shark Deep Dive

SeaWorld plunges guests into the realm of the shark as part of the parks most daring animal interaction program, Sharks Deep Dive. Participants don wetsuits and a Sea Trek helmet which allows participants to breathe and communicate underwater without scuba equipment- during their close encounter with more than 30 sharks and an array of fish.

Shaq Spends the Day at Busch Gardens Tampa

On a visit to Busch Gardens Tampa today, basketball superstar Shaquille O’Neal fed giraffes and elephants.