‘Dolphin Tale 2’ to begin filming in Clearwater this fall
Following the success of 2011’s “Dolphin Tale” movie, filming for its sequel, “Dolphin Tale 2” will begin this fall in Clearwater, Fla.
Busch Gardens Tampa partners with Humane Society to promote pet adoptions
Busch Gardens and the Humane Society of Tampa Bay have joined forces to create the “Busch Gardens Happy Trails” program. The program brings awareness to adopting homeless dogs and cats and Busch Gardens will provide two complimentary admission tickets to pet lovers who adopt a new dog or cat from the Humane Society’s Tampa shelter.
‘Jungle’ Jack Hanna Weekend returns to SeaWorld
Get ready for a wild encounter as celebrity wildlife expert “Jungle” Jack Hanna comes to SeaWorld Orlando Sept. 14 and 15, 2013 for Jack Hanna Weekend.
SeaWorld’s TurtleTrek attraction provides permanent home for two injured sea turtles
Two female loggerhead sea turtles deemed non-releasable by wildlife government officials were brought to SeaWorld Orlando last month and moved into SeaWorld’s turtle habitat, TurtleTrek, to serve as the animals’ permanent home.
Celebrate International Tiger Day at Busch Gardens Tampa
With July 29 being International Tiger Day, guests at Busch Gardens Tampa are invited to join a weekend-long celebration, taking place daily from July 27 to 29 in the Jungala area of the park.
Three lion cubs arrive at Busch Gardens Tampa
Busch Gardens Tampa is celebrating three new arrivals to their park. Two females and one male lion cub arrived at Busch Gardens from South Africa recently.
Baby aardvark and Southern ground hornbills born at Busch Gardens Tampa
Busch Gardens Tampa recently welcomed three new residents to the park. A baby aardvark was born on Feb. 6, 2013 and two baby Southern ground hornbills where hatched on Feb. 15 and 19. The healthy baby aardvark is expected to grow to more than 120 pounds within its first year of life and the hornbills…
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SeaWorld kicks off ‘Epic Voyage’ tour for the new Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin attraction
SeaWorld Orlando is kicking off an “Epic Voyage” campaign to launch Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin, the park’s largest expansion, scheduled to open this spring. The campaign which stops in seven cities, also includes an all-new mobile app, both of which are designed to give families a sneak peek into the upcoming attraction.
Photos and Video: Newborn pygmy hippopotamus and African elephant at Lowry Park Zoo
Over the past few months, Lowry Park Zoo has welcomed two newborns, a now 2-month-old female pygmy hippopotamus and a now 3-week-old male african elephant. Both are currently living in the Safari Africa section of the zoo and can be seen by guests daily.