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SeaWorld

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4.1

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313 User Reviews

4.1

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313 User Reviews

Author: Kalicia Bateman

LAST UPDATED: January 30th, 2022

SeaWorld is home to one of the largest animal encounters in the world with three locations in Florida, Texas, and California. SeaWorld continues to grow and inspire young minds. SeaWorld was founded in 1959 by George Millay, Ken Norris, David DeMott, and Milt Shedd.

SeaWorld is known for its animal rescues and shoreline beautification processes. All of the animals on exhibit in SeaWorld are ocean rescues. The company rehabilitates the animals and releases them back to the wide once they are ready. SeaWorld strives to maintain a green image by using park ticket purchases towards helping save animals and clean oceans. Not only is SeaWorld educational, but also a thrilling experience with its roller coasters and ocean-themed water park rides.

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mccandless24 Kaysville, UT

SeaWorld has for sure changed overtime. When my kids were younger we were able to come and see the many shows with the animals and it was amazing. Now there are fewer and fewer shows and a lot more rides. My kids did enjoy the rides but it was sad that as far as animal viewing there was very little. My daughter was also really excited to see the sloth exhibit and it was a huge letdown, small cage one little sloth you could barely see.

6 years ago

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Dana Heimback Carlsbad, CA

Love the animals. HATE the CONSTANT BACKGROUND CARNIVAL NOISE playing EVERY where you go. Even in the BATHROOMS! NOT PEACEFUL. MORE like an amusement park. Sistracts from any connection you might be trying to make to the wildlife you are coming to see. Have they never been to Monterey bay aquarium??? SOOO much more peaceful. AND. The bathrooms are always dirty

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Kylie Howes Provo, UT

The park is fun and clean, and they definitely offer some amazing shows that are exciting and engaging to watch, but you have to understand the ethical dilemma that often comes with visiting this park. The animals aren't really given the care that they need to be healthy, and if you've ever seen the Black Fish documentary, you know some of the other reasons why this park is so controversial. Knowing what I know about that now, I don't think I could justify visiting this park again.

6 years ago

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April aphe8493 Castle Rock, CO

I went to seaworld in San Diego when I was younger and I thought it was so cool because I was obsessed with dolphins and whales. The rides they have there are pretty cool too and I think its cool how they have a coaster with VR. The way the animals (killer whales) are treated isn't really acceptable though.

6 years ago

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Janessa Whatcott Riverton, UT

We booked a dolphin experience over the phone with Sea World to do while we were visiting. When we arrived for the encounter we learned that they charged us almost double what other people paid. Luckily we were refunded some of our money when we brought it to their attention.

6 years ago

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Joseph rex Salt Lake City, UT

I used to love going to sea world when I lived in San Diego. Love that they show the magnificence of those huge and wonderful animals. But the last time I went it was very much a commercial advertising event with some animals. 🤷‍♂️ Sorry. Still love coming to see the whales and dolphins.

6 years ago

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Olmanika Milfort Tallahassee, FL

This resort encompasses everything that any individual should know about sea life. The showcases, especially with the whales, are fantastic to look at. Highly. recommend taking a trip there, especially with younger children.

6 years ago

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Rilynne Edwards Pleasant Grove, UT

My family and I enjoyed going to SeaWorld. I was upset at the amount of garbage around the park, but I feel that’s due to human error rather than the cleanup crew. I would recommend this park for families with young children.

6 years ago

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Aliza Henline Provo, UT

I feel like the only fun part about seaworld was the whale show.. and that has been under a lot of controversy so that has made it hard to remember it as a good thing. I think that the rides were fun as well! Too expensive for the actual amount of fun had, though.

7 years ago

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Tiffany Nguyen Ashburn, VA

Animals are very cute; however, it’s quite sad seeing the animals being in captivity especially the killer whales. But I really love the rides and entertainment.

6 years ago

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Karen Torino Tallahassee, FL

Sea world has nice shows and a lot to see, but you can see how tired some of the mammals and fish are in shows. It’s an experience, but they should no be supported multiple times a year.

6 years ago

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Logan Hudson Norcross, GA

My Seaworld experience has been okay, however, the attractions seem to be lacking in terms of thrill rides. The shows are entertaining, but the employees seem to not have as much drive as other places to do their job.

6 years ago

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Mhorne182 Eagle Mountain, UT

This park is ok. The dolphin shows are fun. However, don’t love the zoo feel. Some of the roller coasters are good too. LOVE the military salute. Makes it a great value

6 years ago

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JamieD Saratoga Springs, UT

I felt like the park was clean and beautiful. Employees were excellent. My only hesitation is I feel bad for the animals. I think many of them are too large for their habitats

6 years ago

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Jenn0507 Dallas, TX

Customer service is mediocre at best. Not much shade in the park making it difficult for smaller children. Not many food options. Exhibits are interesting and fun.

6 years ago

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Lacey Horne Eagle Mountain, UT

Blackfish really ruined this for me. Clean, entertaining, and a good family place. But for me, I feel bad for the animals that have to participate in the shows.

6 years ago

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David T Draper, UT

From an education standpoint, Sea World is good. I get sad though when I think about the animals stuck in captivity and not in their natural environment.

6 years ago

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Naya Tallahassee, FL

Seaworld is a nice amusement park with children, but I do believe that the park could be updated and seeing the space that animals have can sometimes be unpleasant.

6 years ago

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Tony Riverton, UT

While SeaWorld still holds some magic and has some great shows, seems like the park isn't quite as good as it used to be. Still worth going if you're in San Diego.

6 years ago

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Parker Medford Pleasant Grove, UT

I just recently went to seaworld, and they were really nice there, they had a lot of cool things to look at, and they treat their animals really nicely.

6 years ago

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Brayden Ibert Houston, TX

SeaWorld definitely did not meet expectations. Customer service was subpar at best. Definitely don’t get your hopes up.

6 years ago

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lani tuihalamaka Cheyenne, WY

We went in the month of December so there were some shows that weren't available which was a bummer. We did get the food pass and that was worth it!

6 years ago

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Nesha Leonard Tallahassee, FL

I don’t like having animals in captivity. Those orcas are being kept in such a small tank. But, other than that, it’s an ok park.

6 years ago

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Katie evans Long Beach, MS

It’s happy place most of the time but I don’t like how they trap the animals and how they don’t they them do free things

6 years ago

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Ethan Mitchell Cantonment, FL

The experience itself was okay. Wasn’t worth the money the dolphins violated someone while I was there so that’s not good

6 years ago

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bailey jo Orem, UT

Not too bad of pricing for what they have but the quality has gone down hill with having to shut down certain parts of their shows.

7 years ago

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Amy Boren American Fork, UT

Did it once and that was enough. The wait for the shows were long and sitting in the hot sun was miserable. They need more rides.

7 years ago

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Nicole Mondares Bogalusa, LA

They torture animals. Although they provide decent entertainment, animal cruelty is not the way

6 years ago

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Cole Bailey Houston, TX

I had a great time with my parents at Sea World. We got to see many cool and exciting shows with the animals in them.

6 years ago

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myles Ragas Houston, TX

I do not like the way they keep animals for entertainment. On the other hand, the rides are very fun and exhilarating.

6 years ago

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Hownowbrowncow Hattiesburg, MS

I did not like that there where only a few roller coasters and most of the aquatic life exhibits where closed.

6 years ago

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Meg Provo, UT

I’m a big fan of Sea World! Attending this park helped me see and experience animals in their different habitats.

6 years ago

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Madison Finlinson Saratoga Springs, UT

I like sea world I just worried for the big fish in such small enclosures. I wouldn’t want to be there if I were them

6 years ago

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Ashlynn Rhodes Orem, UT

The shows were the highlight of this theme park experience, but in between shows there was not much to do and see!

6 years ago

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Juliann Mecham Managua, MN

I think SeaWorld is overpriced. I think I would rather go to a different amusement park if I had to choose.

6 years ago

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JT Sandy, UT

The shows were great but more rides would be great. More shaded areas would be great

6 years ago

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Zabsanti Silverhill, AL

I really like what they're doing and the shows that they produce however this is animal cruelty.

6 years ago

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Nicole McMurtrey South Jordan, UT

It’s a beautiful park with some fun rides. It’s a great place to go with your family.

6 years ago

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Madison Kneiss Norcross, GA

I’ve never been the biggest fan of Seaworld, though I did thoroughly enjoy the trip as a child.

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Amanda Warrendale, PA

SeaWorld is entertaining and has some great rides but there is barely any shade in the park.

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Jason gourley Lehi, UT

Fun experience for the family. Animals seemed well cared for,park was clean and comfortable.

6 years ago

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