Rescue Jr., a New Kid-Friendly Interactive Adventure Zone Themed Around SeaWorld's Animal Rescue Efforts, Will Officially Open on March 8
SeaWorld San Antonio has announced the grand opening of Rescue Jr., a new interactive adventure zone, set to launch on March 8, 2025. The attraction features multiple rides and play areas designed to educate children about marine animal rescue and rehabilitation.
The attraction includes several key features:
- Beach Rescue Racer: A 1,000-foot roller coaster shaped like a beach jeep (38+ inches height)
- Ocean Quest Express: A train ride adventure (36+ inches)
- Tide Pool Tumble: A seaside-themed ride (42+ inches)
- Seabird Swing: A parasailing-themed giant swing (36+ inches)
- Ocean Rescue Carousel: A classic carousel (42+ inches to ride alone)
SeaWorld is offering a free Preschool Card for children ages 3-5, providing unlimited admission throughout 2025. Pass Members get exclusive early access on March 7, and the Preschool Card registration is available until March 31.
- New revenue stream from attraction opening
- Marketing initiative targeting young demographic (ages 3-5)
- Customer acquisition strategy through free Preschool Card program
- None.
The FREE Preschool Card is the perfect way for 3 to 5 year-olds to experience this ALL-NEW interactive, hands-on adventure zone that includes exciting opportunities to tackle immersive rides, splash through vibrant water features and bring to life the SeaWorld team's rescue and rehabilitation work
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"Rescue Jr. is an exciting new chapter in SeaWorld's commitment to inspiring the next generation of animal advocates," said Byron Surrett, SeaWorld Chief Parks Operations Officer. "This immersive play area brings our rescue efforts to life in a fun and educational way and celebrates the important work our zoological team does to protect and care for marine life."
Get A Free Preschool Card and Enjoy Rescue Jr. All Year Long
Don't miss out! Guests can get a free Preschool Card today and experience all the fun Rescue Jr. has to offer for all of 2025. For a limited time, parents can get a free Preschool Card for children ages 3 to 5, the perfect ages to enjoy Rescue Jr. The card allows young guests unlimited free admission all year long to experience all of SeaWorld's exciting animals, thrills and attractions. Preschool Card registration is only available until March 31 so get yours now to start enjoying Rescue Jr. at its Grand Opening! With thrilling rides, interactive play zones, and unforgettable family moments, Rescue Jr. is set to be the most exciting addition to SeaWorld yet! The Preschool Card is available at www.SeaWorldSanAntonio.com .
New Play Area Perfect for Kids
Children will become the heroes of the park at Rescue Jr. where they can learn about animal rescue and rehabilitation in the coolest way possible – through hands-on, active and engaging experiences, including:
- Beach Rescue Racer, the new 1,000-foot roller coaster with cars in the shape of a beach jeep will give guests the feeling of rushing to the rescue of animals in need. Young heroes 38 inches and up get to jump in the driver's seat and zoom to the rescue!
- Guests can embark on an exhilarating train ride adventure themed around a sea rescue on the Ocean Quest Express. Explorers as little as 36 inches can ride while playing a game of "I Spy" looking for hidden sea life along the way.
- Tide Pool Tumble lets little adventurers 42 inches and taller ebb and flow as they glide in and out with the tide on a seaside joy ride.
- Rescuers will take to the skies and soar on Seabird Swing, virtually parasailing high above the ground to observe seabirds. Guests 36 inches and taller can take flight in this thrilling giant swing.
- Ocean Rescue Carousel is perfect for young and old and will keep guests thrilled as they go round and round taking in the sights of the new play area. Everyone can enjoy the ride, but those at least 42 inches can ride it on their own!
Don't miss this incredible opportunity! Register now for the free Preschool Card and be ready for the ultimate children's play area, Rescue Jr.!
About SeaWorld
SeaWorld is a leading marine life theme park and accredited zoo and aquarium that provides experiences that matter while educating and inspiring guests of all ages to care about marine life. Welcoming millions of guests every year, the parks offer fun and enriching experiences from up-close animal encounters and year-round educational programs to award-winning marine-life-themed rides and attractions, special events, and exciting entertainment. For more than 60 years SeaWorld has advanced the conservation of marine life in and outside its parks through science, education, and exceptional animal care that is Humane Certified by American Humane and accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. SeaWorld is one of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world, helping more than 41,000 animals to date. The SeaWorld Conservation Fund, a non-profit foundation established in 2003, has provided more than
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