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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has announced the grand opening of Phoenix Rising, North America's tallest and longest inverted family coaster. Pass Members will have exclusive early access from July 17-20, 2024, with the ride opening to the public on July 21. This new attraction, the park's tenth roller coaster, features on-board audio and lighting, reaches speeds of 44 mph, and has a height requirement of just 42 inches.

The coaster, inspired by the legend of the phoenix, offers a family-friendly adventure soaring above the Serengeti Plain and through Pantopia. Busch Gardens is offering a -time Summer Sale with up to 50% off on Tickets, Fun Cards, and Annual Passes, providing the best value for experiencing Phoenix Rising and other park attractions.

SeaWorld San Antonio announced the birth of a baby beluga whale and a Pacific white-sided dolphin, both born within two days at the park's Beluga Whale and Dolphin Stadium.

The park also recently welcomed a California sea lion, a harbor seal, and a critically endangered radiated tortoise. Experienced mothers Piquet, a 36-year-old Pacific white-sided dolphin, and Luna, a 23-year-old beluga whale, successfully gave birth to calves.

These births offer valuable research opportunities through SeaWorld's ongoing partnership with St. Mary's University, allowing for detailed observation and study of calf development and social interactions.

SeaWorld Orlando has launched its new family coaster, Penguin Trek, in the Antarctica Realm. The ride opened on July 7, 2024, and features air-conditioned queue lines, snowmobile-styled cars, and speeds up to 43 mph on a 3,020-foot track through indoor and outdoor environments. The experience ends with visitors exploring a penguin habitat, underscoring SeaWorld's conservation efforts.

The Antarctica Realm includes other attractions like the South Pole Sips bar and the revamped Expedition Café. Club Wyndham has also partnered with SeaWorld to offer an Antarctica-inspired suite at their Bonnet Creek resort, with part of the proceeds supporting the SeaWorld Conservation Fund.

Visitors can enjoy discounts on Annual Passes and Fun Cards through July 14, 2024, offering benefits like free parking and guest tickets.

SeaWorld has announced the return of its Ultimate Shark Experience ticket to celebrate its 60th anniversary. Available from July 7-14, this ticket allows guests to enjoy various shark-themed activities across its Orlando, San Antonio, and San Diego parks. Highlights include behind-the-scenes tours, feeding and touching sharks, front-of-the-line access to shark-inspired rides, dining with underwater views, and exclusive shark-themed souvenirs. A portion of the ticket proceeds will support the SeaWorld Conservation Fund's shark protection projects. SeaWorld emphasizes its commitment to shark conservation through partnerships and initiatives like the Association of Zoos and Aquariums SAFE Program.

SeaWorld Orlando is excited to announce the grand opening of its new family launch coaster, Penguin Trek, on July 7, 2024. This innovative ride is located in the new Antarctica Realm, offering a 3,020-foot track with speeds up to 43 mph and unique snowmobile-styled cars. Visitors can enjoy air-conditioned queues and a thrilling exploration ending in a penguin habitat.

Annual Pass Members get early access starting July 2. The new Antarctica Realm features dining options like South Pole Sips and the reopened Expedition Café. Penguin Trek joins SeaWorld's acclaimed coaster lineup, including Mako and Ice Breaker. Special promotions include up to 55% off tickets and passes during the 4th of July Sale.

In a multi-national effort, marine mammal experts from Oceanografic Valencia, Georgia Aquarium, and SeaWorld collaborated with Ukraine's NEMO Dolphinarium to rescue two beluga whales, Plombir and Miranda, from the war-torn city of Kharkiv. The high-risk operation, taking place on June 17-18, involved a 12-hour drive to Odesa and a flight from Moldova to Valencia. The belugas arrived in delicate health and are now under intensive care at Oceanografic, the largest aquarium in Europe. This rescue highlights the dedication and expertise of accredited aquariums in animal welfare.

Coca-Cola and SeaWorld are celebrating SeaWorld's 60th anniversary with 'Celebration Sundays,' starting June 16, 2024. These monthly events feature free beverage sampling for all guests and exclusive, -edition merchandise giveaways for pass members. Each month's giveaway will introduce a new collectible item, with June's being a 20-ounce Bottle Holder. SeaWorld is also receiving a $1 million contribution from Coca-Cola to support marine animal and ecosystem conservation. The events highlight the long-standing partnership between Coca-Cola and SeaWorld, which began in 2012. Annual passholders can enjoy added benefits such as access to a VIP lounge and special events. Guests can find special ticket offers on SeaWorld's local webpages.

SeaWorld is celebrating World Oceans Day on June 8, 2024, by offering free reusable utensil sets to the first 1,000 guests at its parks in Orlando, San Antonio, and San Diego. These utensils are part of SeaWorld's ongoing effort to combat single-use plastic pollution. In 2023, SeaWorld introduced biodegradable cutlery across all its parks. The park has a long-standing commitment to marine conservation, with a portion of its proceeds going towards animal rescue and conservation efforts year-round. Over its 60-year history, SeaWorld has published over 450 scientific articles and provided more than $20 million in grants through its Conservation Fund.

Busch Gardens is bringing back free beer this summer for guests aged 21 and over. At Busch Gardens Tampa, visitors can receive one free 7 oz. beer per visit, while pass holders can get two free beers per visit. Similarly, at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, members and annual pass holders can enjoy one free 7 oz. beer per visit, and all other guests can purchase two beers for $0.50 each. This offer aims to enhance the summer experience alongside new rides and shows. Highlights include the new Loch Ness Monster at Williamsburg and Phoenix Rising at Tampa, as well as multiple summer events like Summer Nights and Red, White & Brews.