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U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson intervenes in probe of SeaWorld trainer's death
U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson, a vocal supporter of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, acknowledged Thursday that he intervened in a federal investigation into the death of a SeaWorld killer-whale trainer.
Grayson, D-Orlando, personally contacted the U.S....Tags: Wildlife, Tilikum (killer whale), Alan Grayson, Career and Workplace, Amusement and Theme Parks
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SeaWorld After Dark shows ‘Shamu Rocks,’ ‘Sea Lions Tonite,’ ‘Reflections’ end Sunday
Theme Park Rangers - Orlando SentinelSunday is last call for the special summer offerings at SeaWorld Orlando, collectively called “SeaWorld After Dark.” A visit this weekend reminded me that Sea Lions Tonite still entertains. The show parodies SeaWorld’s shows and attraction... -
PETA wants state to launch criminal investigation of SeaWorld
Tourism Central Florida - Orlando SentinelThe animal-rights group PETA said today that it has asked the state attorney general to pursue involuntary manslaughter charges against SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment following the February death of a park killer-whale trainer. In its letter to Florida... -
Sentinel drops bid to view video of SeaWorld trainer death
Tourism Central Florida - Orlando SentinelThe Orlando Sentinel and other media outlets have abandoned an effort to ensure public access to video recordings and photographs documenting the killing of a SeaWorld Orlando trainer by one of the park's killer whales. The move is a victory for... -
SeaWorld seeks potential settlement in killer-whale-trainer death
Tourism Central Florida - Orlando SentinelSeaWorld has reached out to the federal agency investigating the February death of a killer-whale trainer at SeaWorld Orlando about the possibility of negotiating a settlement even before the safety probe is complete, according to a source familiar... -
Killer Whale Tilikum drowns SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau in front of audience
The Dish RagDawn Brancheau, a veteran trainer, died Wed. (Feb. 24) at Sea World in Orlando, Florida, after being dragged under the water by a killer whale. Tilikum, nicknamed Tili, reportedly grabbed the trainer in his jaws from a poolside platform, shook her and... -
Dawn Brancheau, Killer Whale: SeaWorld and her family make statements
The Dish RagSeaWorld President Jim Atchison spoke Friday (Feb. 26) to a live streaming audience about trainer Dawn Brancheau, Tilikum and the tragedy of the 12,000 lb.whale causing Dawn's death on Feb. 22."It's important that I again stress that we provide the... -
Taima, SeaWorld Orlando orca, dies giving birth to stillborn calf fathered by Tilikum
L.A. UnleashedTaima, a 20-year-old orca at SeaWorld Orlando, died Sunday at the park while in labor with a stillborn calf. Taima's calf was fathered by Tilikum, the orca who killed trainer Dawn Brancheau in February. Dr. Chris Dold, SeaWorld's vice president...... -
SeaWorld orca dies giving birth
A killer whale at SeaWorld Orlando died Sunday from complications that arose while she was giving birth, officials said.
The park said Taima, a 20-year-old orca born at SeaWorld Orlando in 1990, died late in the afternoon, approximately 20 hours after...Tags: SeaWorld, Wildlife, Nature, Tilikum (killer whale), San Diego (San Diego, California)
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May in animal news: Five questions with PETA president and co-founder Ingrid Newkirk
L.A. UnleashedWe're asking prominent figures in the animal protection community to tell us what they think about the latest animal news and offer updates on their work in a new feature called Five Questions. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals...... -
In aftermath of tragedy, SeaWorld ads aim to answer criticism
Tourism Central Florida - Orlando SentinelIn the newest television commercial promoting SeaWorld marine parks, there is only a fleeting image of a roller coaster and a last-second shot of the company's iconic killer whales. Instead, the bulk of the ad is devoted to gritty, real-life video of... -
Coming soon: Zipline at Gatorland, 2 baby whales at SeaWorld
Theme Park Rangers» Orlando Sentinel – Theme Park RangersTwo watery, theme-park news items from my Sentinel collegues. Gatorland plans to open a zipline course this fall, reports Sara Clarke. One stretch will go over the Cuban crocodiles, known for their jumping skills. They don't have a double fence ar...
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