Summer is Here and SeaWorld San Antonio is Throwing the Ultimate 60th Anniversary Celebration with New Shows and Animal Presentations, New Parade and Fireworks Spectacular, A Thrilling New Ride, plus the Return of Shamu and Crew

• Come ride the all-new first-of-its-kind flume ride, Catapult Falls

• Shamu and Crew are back this summer to make new friends and help celebrate SeaWorld’s 60th Anniversary

• SeaWorld’s Summer Spectacular returns with an all-new 60th-anniversary parade, brand-new cirque show, new parties, and presentations, fireworks, and several ways to beat the heat

• The best way to enjoy summer at SeaWorld is by becoming a Pass Member and receiving unlimited visits and unbeatable benefits to the park all year long. For a limited time, get SeaWorld and Aquatica passes for only $99 (Giving away Aquatica free!)

SAN ANTONIO, Tx., (May 23, 2024) – This summer there is “So Much More to Sea” at SeaWorld San Antonio, now open daily, with all-new rides and attractions, all-new animal presentations and habitats, all-new shows, parades and interactive celebrations, plus the return of Shamu and Crew. Guests are invited to come explore and engage in the excitement of new summer experiences and the exhilarating entertainment of the Summer Spectacular. The best way to enjoy the park is by becoming a Pass Member and receiving unlimited visits and unbeatable benefits to the park all year long.

Check out all that’s new this summer at SeaWorld San Antonio:

ALL-NEW Catapult Falls – Debuting earlier this year, this family adventure ride is the world’s first launched flume coaster featuring the world’s steepest drop and North America’s only vertical lift on a flume ride. Eleven boats, each with eight riders, catapult through a high-speed launch at speeds of 30 feet per second, allowing riders to feel the rush of a coaster while experiencing the rocking and swaying sensation of rafting down river rapids. Once the vertical lift has reached its peak, guests will plummet down the world’s steepest drop in a flume attraction, angled at a staggering 53 degrees, where the drop sends riders into a watery splashdown at over 37 miles per hour, soaking bystanders below.

ALL-NEW “So Much More to Sea” 60th Anniversary Parade Featuring Shamu and Crew – Celebrate SeaWorld’s 60th anniversary with a fun-filled parade featuring specially designed floats, the much-anticipated return of Shamu and Crew, and festive bubbles filling the air and adding to the celebrations. The parade follows a new route and features a performance in front of Orca Stadium that will have the entire family on their feet singing and dancing with the beloved characters.

ALL-NEW Cirque Show, “Splash: A Sandsational Cirque Celebration” – Reminiscent of the 60s beach blanket movies, this amazing cirque-style show features multiple mesmerizing acrobatic acts including hoop tumbling, energetic dance, Spanish web, balancing acts, and a Wheel of Destiny that will have the audience on the edge of their seats. Inside Nautilus Amphitheater, this exciting performance is set on a fictitious beach along a boardwalk, and if they don’t watch out the audience might catch a wave or two!

ALL-NEW Party Zone, Bubble Bash – This addition to the 60th celebrations occurs daily from 12PM to 4 PM and features a DJ, party starters, dancing, and of course, BUBBLES! It’s the ultimate party zone.

ALL-NEW “SeaWorld’s 60th Fireworks Spectacular” – Guests can cap off the night with a new vibrant fireworks show that will be a walk down memory lane with recognizable music from previous popular SeaWorld shows like the One Ocean and Azul.

ALL-NEW Sea Lion Presentation, “Flippers, Facts, and Fun: A Sea Lion Experience” – This brand-new production makes its debut this summer and is bound to get guests even more excited about sea lions. The presentation will allow guests to see and discover more about these fascinating animals as they learn about the sea lions' adaptations, athletic ability, and natural behaviors.

ALL-NEW Tortoise Habitat, Aldabra Island – The recently added 5,000 square-foot exhibit is home to the second largest tortoise species and the longest-living animal on the planet, the Aldabra tortoise. The new habitat provides an opportunity for guests to get up close and personal with the gentle giants during an Aldabra Tortoise Tour. The 20-minute guided tour takes participants inside the new habitat to meet the tortoises up close. The guests participating in the tour can interact and feed them, help prepare enrichment items, and learn about the tortoise’s natural history. This encounter with Aldabra tortoises will be an unforgettable experience that will leave a lasting impression on guests of all ages.

 ALL-NEW “Unwind and Rewind” Throwback Museum – In honor of the 60th celebration, SeaWorld San Antonio has created a lounge for guests to cool off, grab a refreshing beverage and reminisce over special artifacts from years past. Retired costumes and wetsuits, set pieces from popular shows, limited time memorabilia, and exciting photos shared by guests on social media will be featured throughout this one-of-a-kind museum and are bound to bring back special memories.

Award-Winning Waterski Stunt Show, Hydropower: Xtreme FX - Winner of the IAAPA Brass Rings Award for Most Creative Sports/Stunt Show, Hydropower: Xtreme FX is back and better than ever. The unique waterski show includes breathtaking stunts, a live cover band, glittering pyrotechnics, laser lights, and special effects that will keep guests on the edge of their seats. 

Glow-in-the-Dark Puppet Show, ImaginOcean - SeaWorld dims the lights in its Sea Star Theatre and features a glow-in-the-dark puppet show musical, ImaginOcean. The theatrical performance is packed with a fun musical score, amazing puppetry, and dazzling neon colors. Created by Broadway sensation John Tartaglia with a musical score by William Wade, this one-of-a-kind show is a must-see as the story teaches the audience valuable lessons about friendship, kindness, and the power of imagination. Contrary to the typical puppet show, ImaginOcean is performed completely in the dark with puppeteers that remain concealed in black clothing from head-to-toe camouflaged from the audience while black lights illuminate only the puppets.

Best Way to Play All Summer Long

Heading into summer, SeaWorld San Antonio is giving guests more reasons than ever to become a Pass Member during its Memorial Day Sale. Starting as low as $99, guests can get a Season or Annual Pass to SeaWorld and get Aquatica for free. The Memorial Day Sale also includes discounts on single-day tickets starting as low as $49.99 or multi-day tickets starting as low as $35 a day. This is a limited-time offer, so guests should take advantage of these amazing deals before regular prices return.

About SeaWorld

SeaWorld is a leading marine life theme park and accredited zoo and aquarium that provides experiences that matter while educating and inspiring guests of all ages to care about marine life. Welcoming millions of guests every year, the parks offer fun and enriching experiences from up-close animal encounters and year-round educational programs to award-winning marine-life-themed rides and attractions, special events, and exciting entertainment. For more than 60 years SeaWorld has advanced the conservation of marine life in and outside its parks through science, education, and exceptional animal care that is Humane Certified by American Humane and accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. SeaWorld is one of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world, helping more than 41,000 animals to date.  The SeaWorld Conservation Fund, a non-profit foundation established in 2003, has provided more than $20 million to nearly 1,400 organizations to advance critical research on every continent.  A portion of park proceeds goes toward supporting these longstanding conservation commitments. SeaWorld parks are in Orlando, San Antonio, San Diego, and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).  SeaWorld is part of the United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS) portfolio of theme park brands. For more information, visit us at SeaWorld.com.