ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – SeaWorld built its brand on a leaping and splashing killer whale named Shamu. She was part of its logo, gave her name to stadiums in the theme parks and was the inspiration for ...

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tilikum, an orca that killed a trainer at SeaWorld Orlando in 2010 and was profiled in a documentary that helped sway popular opinion against keeping killer whales in captivity at ...

If you value independent local news, become a sustainer today. Your gift could help unlock a $1M challenge. Listen 4:25 It's been a strong business year for the nation's theme parks, with a notable ...

SAN DIEGO — Animal rights activists applauded SeaWorld's plans to end its orca shows at its San Diego park but said the company should phase out its captivity of killer whales altogether. SeaWorld ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. ORLANDO, Fla. — SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment will launch a new killer-whale show next spring in its three U.S. marine parks, as ...

SAN ANTONIO -- There's been an addition to the SeaWorld San Antonio family. Park officials say an 18-year killer whale named Takara gave birth to an orca calf in Shamu Theater, the park's research and ...