By Steven Knight, ASCAP
About Sea World In San Antonio
SeaWorld
San Antonio, the world's largest marine life park located in San Antonio, Texas, is operated by Busch Entertainment Corporation, a division of Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc., and maintains membership in the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Features
Trainer Julie Sigman and Shamu entertain the crowd. ©2008 by Sea World Inc.
SeaWorld San Antonio features rides including the Steel Eel roller coaster, animal attractions including the Penguin Encounter and more than 25 shows, including "Believe", which stars world-famous killer whale Shamu. The Lost Lagoon Waterpark is also located within the 250 acre park.
Fun Facts
Adult killer whales at SeaWorld eat food equivalent to about two percent to four percent of their body weight daily. Calves may eat food equaling almost ten percent of its body weight. Killer whales do not chew their food. They mostly swallow their food.
Operating Hours and Days
SeaWorld San Antonio is open from early March through late December and is open daily from late May through late August. Check with the park for the hours on a specific day as operating times may vary.
Other San Antonio Attractions
Other attractions in San Antonio include Six Flags Fiesta Texas, the San Antonio Zoo and the Alamo.
Other SeaWorld Parks
San Diego, California and Orlando, Florida are also home to SeaWorld parks.
About the Author:
Steve Knight is currently reporter/editor-in-chief of The Collegian and a journalism student at Tarrant County College, Fort Worth, Texas. Knight previously taught instrumental music in the Texas public schools for several years and is active as a composer and arranger.
Photo Credits:
Beethoven, a beluga whale, and trainer Valerie Carleton, get to know each other. ©2008 by Sea World Inc. http://www.seaworld.com/sitepage.aspx?PageID=602
