SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

encouraging documentary about overcoming something or being optimistic; it is very dark in comparison. Thus, this documentary follows a killer whale named Tilikum a Sea World whale that has been in captivity most of his life working shows at the theme park however, he has also killed three people during his time in captivity. Two of which being trainers who worked with him on a daily basis and the other one being someone who snuck in to swim with the whale. At first I thought this was maybe the…

The reason why they talk about Tilikun so much is because much death and injuries have occurred with this particular orca. One of the biggest accidents they talk about throughout the film is Dawn Brancheau. Dawn Brancheau was a former trainer at SeaWorld and had an accident with…

Within a year and a half he was moved to Seaworld for breeding purposes and because Sealand shut down. Tilikum soon became a great attraction and everyone wanted to see him and all the trainers wanted to train him. They all thought Tilikum was an excellent whale, but that is because they were never told that anything bad happened. Unfortunately, Sealand had been shut down due to a very serious incident. Orcas are captured at a young age, taken to Seaworld, and trained to be stars. People…

lived at SeaWorld of the Pacific in South Oak Bay, British Columbia. He currently is located in SeaWorld Orlando, Florida. He is the largest orca living in captivity. On February 20, 1991 horror struck Seaworld of the Pacific. Tilikum, along with two other orcas, pulled a young marine biologist under the water. She drowned within minutes and her body was recovered two hours later. Tilikum was then relocated to SeaWorld Orlando. The documentary Blackfish covers the story of Tilikum at SeaWorld…

In 1973 SeaWorld opened its doors, but little did we know 41 years later it would make 1.377 billion dollars off the brutalization of the animals that they use for show. SeaWorld’s continued abuse of not only orcas but all of the other captive animals has resulted in psychological damage to them and from that deaths and injuries to the trainers and personnel which could have been prevented. Tilikum is one of the most famous whales and the most dangerous in the SeaWorld fleet, at 12500 pounds…

Inspired by his struggles and the life of his son, author Brian Doyle wrote the short story “Joyas Voladoras” to share a message about emotions and the pain of love. He uses metaphors involving comparing the hearts of humans to other living organisms in order to communicate with the reader that all living things feel emotions. In “Joyas Voladoras,” Brian Doyle portrays the idea that every living thing has a heart, and no matter the size, they all have the ability to feel the pain of love.…

SeaWorld is said to be the happiest place in the world. And after viewing their conceiving commercials you can’t help but be amazed by SeaWorld and want to go. But in reality is SeaWorld the happiest place? Many would argue that SeaWorld is absolutely not the happiest place. The documentary Blackfish goes into great detail about how SeaWorld miss treats their captive animals, specifically the Orca, also known as the Killer Whale. The film goes into great detail about the lies SeaWorld puts out…

Based on the ethical, educational, and conservation values of SeaWorld, should it continue to operate? Ethical, Educational, and Conservation Values of SeaWorld Ferris Jabr’s “The Secret Life of Plants,” articulated heavy themes of survival of the fittest. Survival of captive versus. wild animals shares distinct similarities to those themes, especially because of SeaWorld’s recent announcement to end its orca breeding program. Life on a Medieval Barony, as well, discusses how peasants were…

As a child, I remember pressing my face against the TV being in absolute awe when I saw a SeaWorld commercial with the infamous Shamu jumping out of the crystal clear water. Years later I look back at my foolish innocence and open my eyes to what really happens behind the closed gates of SeaWorld. Shamu and other orcas alike are put on a spectacle with lights, music, and talented trainers for the smiles and laughter of the audience and used as a ticket selling mechanism for the…

To: The shareholders From: Jiayan Zhou Re: Letter to the Shareholders Date: April 4, 2015 SeaWorld Entertainment management has noted the discontent of our fellow shareholders and wishes to express our efforts to meet our shareholders’ unfulfilled dreams. In the recent past, we have suffered significant fall in stock market competitiveness, poor image and general slump in profits. Top in the list of the critical matters of concern include the increasing criticism towards treatment of the orca…