Dolphin that shared a tank with Lolita the orca at Miami Seaquarium moves to SeaWorld San Antonio
Officials say a Pacific white-sided dolphin who shared a tank with Lolita the orca at the Miami Seaquarium until Lolita died last month has been moved to SeaWorld San Antonio, where he will live with others of his species.
Texas, Washington players ride Tidal Surge, interact with dolphins at SeaWorld San Antonio ahead of Alamo Bowl
Football players from the University of Texas and the University of Washington took a break from their Alamo Bowl preparations on Monday and headed to SeaWorld San Antonio.SeaWorld San Antonio said select players from each team put on wetsuits to swim and interact with dolphins and learn about their history.
SeaWorld San Antonio announces dates for Seven Seas food festival
SeaWorld Seven Seas will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from April 2 through May 30, plus Memorial Day. SAN ANTONIO โ SeaWorld San Antonio is bringing back its โSeven Seasโ food festival that will take place over several weekends this spring. During the event, participants receive a Seven Seas Food Festival Tasting Lanyard and will get to try a variety of samples of food derived from the Caribbean, Italy, Brazil, Asia and elsewhere. Samples include food like Korean Kimchi fries, German apple strudel with frozen vanilla cream, Caribbean jerk chicken or Brazilian roast beef sandwich (Bauru). AdThe Seven Seas Whiskey Tasting Hut will also debut this year, and about 50 beer, wine and cocktail selections will be available for tasting.
SA Live Spring Break SeaWorld San Antonio Sweepstakes
The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. You can win four tickets to SeaWorld San Antonio! SeaWorld San Antonio is open daily for spring break operation thru March 21st, with hours being from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Guests looking for adventure can feel the rush of the parkโs newest thrilling ride, The Texas Stingrayโ the longest, tallest, and fastest wooden roller coaster in Texas. Learn more about SeaWorld San Antonio here.
Grab your beads! This Mardi Gras celebration is now open
The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. You can celebrate Fat Tuesday all month long throughout the SeaWorld San Antonio park. Donโt miss your chance to feel that French Quarter vibe, dance in the streets and indulge in all the flavor and fun that only Mardi Gras can bring. SeaWorld San Antonio is excited to continue to provide its guests with fun, inspiring and memorable experiences while addressing important health and safety needs during this time. For detailed information about the measures that guests can expect when visiting the park, including key operational changes, click or tap here.
Cuteness Alert: Watch video of new baby penguin hatching at SeaWorld San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO โ SeaWorld San Antonio has welcomed a new baby chinstrap penguin. A video of the chick hatching was shared by SeaWorld. About 30 chicks have hatched in the 2020-2021 breeding season, making it a very successful season for the penguin breeding program, a spokesperson said. It took about 32 to 40 days before the new chick started breaking through its egg. If you canโt get enough penguin pics then check our live Penguin Cam.
SeaWorld San Antonio staff members rescue 13 endangered green sea turtles in Corpus Christi
CORPUS CHRISTI- Texas โ SeaWorld San Antonio animal care specialists rescued 13 endangered green sea turtles on the upper Laguna Madre in Corpus Christi. โThe SeaWorld Rescue team actively monitors both air and water temperatures along the Texas coast, which determines when they will aid in the search or rescue,โ Cureau said. โOnce it was determined that the temperatures had dropped significantly and the chance for cold-stunned turtles was significant, three members of the SeaWorld Animal Rescue were deployed. According to SeaWorld San Antonio, the group has successfully rescued turtles, dolphins, manatees and even terrestrial animals like opossum, since 2013. Related: VIDEO: 2 male penguins raise foster chick of different species at SeaWorld San Antonio
VIDEO: 2 male penguins raise foster chick of different species at SeaWorld San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO โ Looking for something fun and cute to see rather than inauguration coverage on Wednesday? Since National Penguin Day is also this Wednesday, Jan. 20, SeaWorld San Antonio released video footage of two very special penguins. Two male Gentoo penguins are currently raising a Chinstrap penguin chick -- a completely different species of penguin, and they have given it outstanding care! National Penguin Day and World Penguin Day were created to promote awareness for the endangerment of these amazing birds. Penguin Cam: Chill with the penguins at SeaWorld San Antonio with 24/7 livestreamThink you can find the pair of penguins that was caring for the baby chick?
View rare video of beluga whale in utero from SeaWorld San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO โ Weโre sure youโve seen plenty of sonogram pictures before, but have you ever seen one of a beluga whale? New footage released by SeaWorld San Antonio shows one of the parkโs beluga whales, Luna, and her baby to be. According to park officials, the staff at SeaWorld San Antonio conduct husbandry training with animals as part of conservation efforts. โThrough this specialized training, beluga whales are taught to rest comfortably and hold still so they can be examined by our veterinarians,โ SeaWorld San Antonio said in a statement. The gestational period for beluga whales is between 14 and 15 months.
Wild animals roam SeaWorld San Antonio as part of parkโs โWild Daysโ celebration
SAN ANTONIO โ SeaWorld San Antonio promises a 2021 full of wild fun, starting with weekends open throughout the entire year. In addition to roller coasters and experiences with marine mammals, visitors will also have the chance to learn about wild animals rescued by SeaWorld through the parkโs โWild Days Celebration.โThe Wild Days Celebration kicks off Jan. 9 and continues through the last day of the month. Chuck Cureau, a spokesperson for SeaWorld San Antonio, said the celebration is meant to engage the public on the parksโ mission to protect animals. โItโs part of our mission to protect animals and to act on behalf of those animals,โ Cureau said. RELATED: SeaWorld San Antonio to begin operating year-round in 2021
This Christmas celebration features dinner with Santa, 250 acres of twinkle lights and photo ops
San Antonio โ Looking for a fun Christmas family activity? Now through Jan. 3, SeaWorld San Antonio is decking the halls for an extraordinary holiday event. The scenic wintry, watery wonderland features dinner with Santa, Merry Mariachis, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Sesame Street photo ops, Christmas shows and twinkling lights. Make your way through the park to see 250 acres of millions of sparkling Christmas lights -- one of the largest Christmas light displays in Texas. To learn more about SeaWorld San Antonio, click or tap here.
Meet Rudolph, Santa Claus at SeaWorld San Antonioโs annual Christmas celebration
Get ready for some ho-ho-ho-liday fun at SeaWorld San Antonio. The parkโs annual Christmas celebration is returning on select dates starting Nov. 20 and ending Jan. 3Visitors will have the chance to meet Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Santa Claus. The park will be open from 1 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 20 โ 22, 25 โ 29, Dec. 4 โ 6, 11 โ 13, 18 โ 20, 23 -27 and Dec. 30 โ Jan. 3. Visitors are required to make reservations to visit SeaWorld San Antonio and are encouraged to do so as early as possible. Guests can also experience SeaWorldโs Christmas Celebration for free by purchasing a 2021 Season Pass.
Video shows firefighters rescuing riders stuck on rollercoaster at SeaWorld San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO โ A new video shows San Antonio firefighters rescuing several riders stuck on a rollercoaster at SeaWorld. The video shows firefighters utilizing a high-extension ladder to reach the riders and get them down safely. SeaWorld San Antonio on Monday released the following statement:โYesterday at 12:51pm the Wave Breaker roller coaster stopped during the ride. Consistent with our established safety protocols we worked with the San Antonio Fire Department to safely evacuate all guests on the ride. RELATED: Penguin Cam: Chill with the penguins at SeaWorld San Antonio
KSAT Kids: Do you have your Halloween costume yet? Itโs right around the corner
In this weekโs KSAT Kids' student spotlight, we highlight fourth-grader Mateo Alcorta, who has made more than 1,000 masks since learning how to sew this spring. Well, KSAT Kids has two new home science labs, one of them courtesy of KSAT12 photographer Bill Caldera. KSAT Kids has 10 ways to have fun on Halloween, while also social distancing. (Northside ISD)Do you know a classroom or school that is doing amazing work and deserves to be featured in KSAT Kids? KSAT Kids Home Science: Design a Boat to FloatKSAT Kids Home Science: Saturnโs Glowing RingsAre you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it?
KSAT Kids: New penguin cam offers 24/7 look at SeaWorld San Antonioโs penguin exhibit
Viewers can now watch a live view of nearly 250 penguins from four different species at SeaWorld San Antonio. In this weekโs KSAT Kids' student spotlight, we highlight a 17-year-old who was chosen as the KSAT12 Fiesta medal design winner. And for students seeking additional schooling help, the San Antonio Public Library is offering resources to help with their lessons. Student activitiesPenguin Cam: Chill with the penguins at SeaWorld San Antonio with 24/7 livestreamSeaWorld San Antonio and KSAT are teaming up to bring you what we all need this year - a little happiness. Penguins from SeaWorld San Antonio hang out on KSAT's 24/7 penguin cam.
Penguin Cam: Chill with the penguins at SeaWorld San Antonio with 24/7 livestream
SeaWorld San Antonio and KSAT are teaming up to bring you what we all need this year - a little happiness. This time, by way of the Penguin Cam. You now have 24/7 access to view the roughly 250 birds at SeaWorld San Antonio.
10 ways to celebrate Halloween in San Antonio while social distancing
SAN ANTONIO โ This year Halloween is on a Saturday and there is going to be a rare blue moon - which unless youโre afraid of werewolves - is pretty awesome. However, the coronavirus pandemic is making Halloween planning a little difficult for some people and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned that trick-or-treating is considered โhigh risk.โSo how can you celebrate Halloween safely in the San Antonio area? Haunted Houses - All monthFrom hokey to haunted - several haunted houses are still open in the San Antonio and Austin areas. South Texas Maize - All monthThis corn maze in Hondo is already open and offers a ton of activities for kids in addition to the 7-acre corn maze. Zoo Boo - All monthThis non-spooky celebration at San Antonio Zoo features trick-or-treat stations, pumpkin painting, dance parties, costume contests, and a hay maze.
Do penguins sneeze? Yep, and hereโs what it looks like
SAN ANTONIO โ If youโve visited SeaWorld or seen penguins on tv or in person, youโve probably seen them sneeze and not even realized it. Penguins are typically characterized as cute, tuxedo-wearing birds who canโt fly but their sneezes arenโt as adorable as one might think. SeaWorld San Antonio sent KSAT a video of several resident Gentoo and chinstrap penguins sneezing prompted by a visitor who asked if the birds sneeze. Throughout the day they โsneeze,โ expelling saltwater from their nares - a birdโs nostrils.โCheck out all that salty spray in the video player above. ๐คขIf youโre a a lover of all things penguins, we have some exciting news for you.
Jump into fall festivities at SeaWorldโs Halloween Spooktacular
SAN ANTONIO โ Have no fear, Halloweenโs still here (despite the ongoing pandemic)! Fall is officially here, and that means Halloween is just about a month away. If youโve been wanting to enjoy safe family activities with the kids, SeaWorldโs Spooktacular is back with all-new safety procedures in place. Spooktacular opens Friday at SeaWorld San Antonio and is open weekends through Nov. 1. {Watch the video below to go behind the scenes at SeaWorld San Antonio with Jen-Tobias Struski.]
SeaWorld San Antonio lays off 242 employees
SAN ANTONIO โ SeaWorld San Antonio has laid off 242 employees, according to documents the theme park submitted to the Texas Workforce Commission. According to SeaWorld San Antonio Park President Byron Surrett, the COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on the theme parkโs attendance and revenue. Laid-off workers can apply for future positions at any SeaWorld park. The same is true for the travel, tourism, entertainment, and hospitality industries, and the operations of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc. โ SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc.
Kick off fall early at this festival featuring global beers, pub food favorites
The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. SAN ANTONIO โ Since many annual food festivals have been canceled for 2020, finding fun family activities for all ages can be difficult. SeaWorld San Antonio is bringing back fun Oktoberfest traditions in its Bier Fest featuring a lineup of beers from around the globe, including a variety of local favorites. The festival is great for friends to sample and explore local and global beers and eat awesome pub food favorites. The beer menu includes Spoetzl Brewing, Mexican imports, Altstadt Brewery, Busted Sandal Brewing Co., German beers, Karbach Brewing Co. Boston Beer and a craft beer stand.