SeaWorld San Diego opened on March 21st, 1964. It was the first SeaWorld park to open. SeaWorld's main attractions was its Orcas. I was one of many who have enjoyed watching these amazing animals. Shamu was the name of the first Orca brought to SeaWorld San Diego in the 1960s. I remember seeing him and being astonished by his size and gentle nature. 'Shamu' is now used as a stage name for adult Orcas in performances at SeaWorld parks.
The park now offers shows... Believe, the current Shamu show and Clyde and Seamore's Risky Rescue, a laugh filled show with sea lions and otters.
Rides include Journey to Atlantis, a splashdown roller coaster. Two shows featuring Shamu are available during the night--Shamu Rocks, a rock concert, and the fireworks show Shamu's Skysplash.
The Dolphin Cove (Seaworld) features Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. SeaWorld staff educates the public on their behaviors and lifestyle. Guests can interact with the dolphins and purchase fish to feed the animals.
SeaWorld's Penguin Encounter features over 300 penguins and eight different species. It is only one of two places in the world where Emperor penguins are kept in captivity.San Diego also has two short-finned Pilot Whales,the only ones in the country, four Beluga Whales and three Commerson's Dolphins.
Rides and Amusement
Journey to Atlantis,a wild boat ride that takes a plunge down a flume drop into a lake of water below.
Bayside Skyride, over Mission bay It travels over a corner of Mission Bay on two poles and lands on the other side. Then an attendant pushes your gondola around to catch the wire to take you back to the other side.
Lights, Camera, Imagination 4-D!, a three-dimensional film experience featuring Elmo and his friends from Sesame Street. Some effects include water-jets, rain, blasts of air, vibration, and "rats".
Shipwreck Rapids, A raft ride into the shipwrecks of the deep with twist and turns, you even flow through a live-turtle exhibit.
Seaworld Skytower, a 320-foot observation tower built in 1969, the ride was refurbished in 2007. A view of Seaworld and San Diego, it rises at a rate of 150 ft. a minute.
Your whole family will enjoy SeaWorld San Diego no matter when you visit. San Diego offers some of the best restaurants, shopping and weather in the continental U.S.
Average cost for family of four ( Park entry only) $240. not including tax.
Best Vacations, Mom of Five
Monday, August 3, 2009
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