The story of SeaWorld
Chapter 1
The splashy beginnings of marine parks
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Chapter 2
The biology and behavior of killer whales
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Chapter 3
The Blackfish effect and the great pivot
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Chapter 4
Beyond the shows: Rescue and rehabilitation
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The story of SeaWorld
Ch 1 · The splashy beginnings of marine parks
gus SeaWorld San Diego Debut
Underwater dining, what a concept, yeah? But SeaWorld began with a different flair! In San Diego, sixty-four, Dolphins and sea lions galore!
adriurrego3 We actually used to fear orcas until the original Shamu arrived in 1965.
Fun Fact
Shamu's name: The name Shamu originally meant She-Namus, meaning friend of Namu, a famous male orca.
Glossary
oceanarium (noun)
A large saltwater aquarium or marine park used for displaying marine animals and plants. Four UCLA graduates opened their first oceanarium in San Diego in 1964 after abandoning an underwater restaurant.
A large saltwater aquarium or marine park used for displaying marine animals and plants. Four UCLA graduates opened their first oceanarium in San Diego in 1964 after abandoning an underwater restaurant.
