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Disfruta en los parques acuáticos de Orlando
Especial para El SentinelSin duda estamos en el momento ideal para visitar los parques acuáticos. El verano está en pleno apogeo y el calor obliga a darse un buen chapuzón entre vistazo y vistazo de Mickey, Harry Potter o Shamu. Las opciones son muy variadas. Entre ellas...Tags: Amusement and Theme Parks, Busch Gardens Orlando, Harry Potter (fictional character), Aquatica, Tampa
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Sea World visitors react to tragedy
FOX 5 San Diego StaffSan Diego Sea World visitors are shocked over the tragedy at the Orlando Park. Most park goers didn't know what had happened, until they left the park and saw it on the news. "I feel sorry for the trainer, they must have been so passionate about it, to...Tags: Amusement and Theme Parks, SeaWorld, Family, San Diego (San Diego, California), Fox Broadcasting Company
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Taking the Kids -- to SeaWorld Orlando
I can't stop thinking about Grandma.
She's only in her 20s, and not really a grandma; she got the name because she was unfortunate enough to lose her teeth.
Oh, did I mention that Grandma is a sea turtle that lost her entire lower jaw when someone cut...Tags: Amusement and Theme Parks, Trips and Vacations, Busch Gardens Orlando, Natural Resources, Busch Gardens Tampa
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David W. Kenney dies at 77; SeaWorld's first veterinarian
David W. Kenney, SeaWorld's first veterinarian, who played a key role in bringing the original Shamu to the San Diego amusement park as well as a gray whale believed to be the first raised by humans, died Feb. 14 in Montrose, Colo. He was 77.
The cause...Tags: Amusement and Theme Parks, Tour Operations Industry, Science, University of California, Davis, Livestock Farming
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Judge to rule on Shamu slave suit
SAN DIEGO -- A judge took under submission Monday a federal lawsuit alleging five performing killer whales at SeaWorld parks in San Diego and Florida are being held as slaves in violation of the 13th Amendment.
PETA, the People for the Ethical...Tags: Trials, Tilikum (killer whale), Justice System, Amusement and Theme Parks, Slavery
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Judge tosses Shamu slave lawsuit
SAN DIEGO - A lawsuit seeking constitutional protection for performing orcas that an animal rights group considered enslaved at SeaWorld was dismissed Wednesday by a federal judge. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Miller's decision came two days after...Tags: Trials, Judges, Justice System, Amusement and Theme Parks, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
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SeaWorld Orlando: Additional show for Doodlebops, Choo Choo Soul
Sentinel Staff WriterSeaWorld Orlando has added a third showing of its Just for Kids festival entertainment this Saturday and next Saturday. The children's entertainers now will perform at 11 a.m.., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. This Saturday's guest is the Doodlebops, and Choo Choo...Tags: Amusement and Theme Parks, SeaWorld, Arts and Culture
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This week: Chocolate, Choo Choo Soul, Iceploration
Sentinel Staff WriterDid someone say chocolate? Here's a quick look at what's happening this week at Central Florida theme parks and attractions: + There are two servings of chocolate programs this Saturday at the Orange County Regional History Center. Food writer and...Tags: Roberto Clemente Jr., Amusement and Theme Parks, Tony Orlando, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens Orlando
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This week at attractions: Roberto Clemente exhibit, Aquatica's Polar Plunge, Max & Ruby
Sentinel Staff WriterWhat's hopping this week at Central Florida theme parks and attractions: + "Beyond Baseball: The Life of Roberto Clemente," an exhibit about the late Hall of Famer/humanitarian, opens Saturday at the Orange County Regional History Center in downtown...Tags: Roberto Clemente Jr., Special Olympics, Amusement and Theme Parks, Science, Music
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This week: Otronicon, SeaWorld's Just for Kids, Merle Haggard
Sentinel Staff WriterNow that we're out of Santa season, new events are set at Central Florida theme parks and attractions this week. + Otronicon, a salute to all things tech, begins its annual four-day run at Orlando Science Center beginning Friday. Activities range from...Tags: Amusement and Theme Parks, Science, Music, Universal Studios Orlando, Arts and Culture
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After a shaky start, Orlando Magic — and Dwight Howard — show some signs of progress
Orlando SentinelIt says something about the Orlando Magic’s uncertain future that their final exhibition of the 2011 preseason felt so important. Their franchise player wants a trade, and the entire team looked almost comatose in its preseason opener. On...Tags: LeBron James, Oklahoma City Thunder, Miami Heat, Jason Richardson (basketball), Glen Davis
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'Just for Kids' events set for SeaWorld Orlando
Sentinel Staff WriterSeaWorld Orlando is introducing a just-for-kids festival called, appropriately enough, "Just for Kids." It will debut Jan. 14 and run at the theme park for four consecutive Saturdays. Concerts will be held in the Nautilus Theater (usual home of "A'lure,...Tags: Amusement and Theme Parks, SeaWorld, Music Theater, Music, Theater
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