Does Anheuser-Busch still own SeaWorld?

The parks were bought in 1989 by Busch Entertainment Corp., the family entertainment division of Anheuser-Busch, which is best known for brewing beer. In 2009, Busch Entertainment was sold to the Blackstone Group and subsequently renamed SeaWorld Entertainment.



No, Anheuser-Busch InBev no longer owns SeaWorld. The separation began in 2009 when the Belgian-Brazilian brewing giant sold its theme park division, Busch Entertainment Corporation, to the private equity firm The Blackstone Group for approximately $2.7 billion. This sale was a strategic move by AB InBev to de-leverage its debt following its own massive merger. Since then, the company has rebranded as SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment and eventually went public in 2013. In early 2024, the parent company officially changed its name to United Parks & Resorts Inc. to better reflect its diverse portfolio of 12 destinations, which includes SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Discovery Cove, and Sesame Place. While the "Busch Gardens" name remains as a tribute to its brewing heritage and a licensing agreement allows the parks to continue using the name, there is no longer any ownership link between the "King of Beers" and the marine-themed parks. In 2026, the company continues to operate as an independent, publicly-traded entity headquartered in Orlando, Florida.

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