What bad things that SeaWorld has done?

Consider these facts:
  • SeaWorld often keeps dolphins, whales, and other animals trapped with incompatible tankmates. ...
  • Staff members drug some animals to try to relieve their endless frustration.
  • Orcas at SeaWorld parks often break their teeth from chewing on the metal bars and concrete walls of their tanks.




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Scrutiny of SeaWorld reached a crescendo following the release of the 2013 documentary “Blackfish.” The documentary focused on the life of Tilikum, a 12,000-pound orca that killed trainer Dawn Brancheau when he dragged her into a pool at SeaWorld Orlando in 2010.

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PETA notes that “dolphins [at SeaWorld] are being impregnated, sometimes forcefully after being drugged.” Even moreso, PETA highlights how although orca whales generally stick within their pods their whole lifetime in the wild, “SeaWorld transfers orcas between facilities to regularly 'balance' the genetic pool of ...

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The city of San Diego sued SeaWorld Thursday for allegedly failing to pay more than $12.2 million in rent, late fees, and interest.

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In October 2011, PETA filed a lawsuit against SeaWorld in behalf of five wild-captured orcas seeking a declaration that these five orcas are slaves and subjected to involuntary servitude in violation of the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

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Confinement to tiny tanks can cause dolphins to become stressed, neurotic, and aggressive. This endangers not only other dolphins but also humans—including children—who are allowed to interact with them. At SeaWorld, children are put at risk every day when their parents pay for them to be able to touch the dolphins.

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Well there you have it. By the Dodo's own deduction, SeaWorld's whales are loved, happy and have a great relationship with their trainers.

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In 1971, at just 9 years old, Shamu died at SeaWorld from a uterine infection and blood poisoning. In the ocean, she could have lived for up to 80 years. Even in death, SeaWorld continued exploiting Shamu—the company trademarked her name, using it to sell even more tickets to abusive orca shows.

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5 Things You Can Do to Help Shut Down SeaWorld
  1. Watch Blackfish With Your Friends! ...
  2. Let SeaWorld Know How You Feel. ...
  3. Spread the Word to Everyone You Know—Right Now. ...
  4. Take to the Streets! ...
  5. Rock a 'SeaWorld Kills' or 'SeaWorld Sucks' Tee.


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SeaWorld often keeps dolphins, whales, and other animals trapped with incompatible tankmates. The tension leads to fights and even fatal injuries. Staff members drug some animals to try to relieve their endless frustration.

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The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society and Humane Society of the US issued a report on the topic as early as 2003, pointing out that feeding throughout the day by members of the public led to both obese and underweight dolphins, because some animals would become more aggressive than others.

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PETA purchased stock in SeaWorld when it first became publicly available, in April of 2013 and PETA currently owns 159 shares, Perle says. In order to file resolutions, it's required that we own at least $2,000 worth of common stock continuously, which we do, and have.

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SeaWorld owes $12.23 million in back-due rent going back to 2019, San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliott said. SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. earned $1.7 billion in revenue last year, according to their 2022 report.

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ORLANDO, Fla. - The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited SeaWorld of Florida LLC for three safety violations, including one classified as willful, following the death of an animal trainer in February. The total penalty is $75,000.

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The legal action claims that the theme park owes $12.23 million in unpaid rent, penalties, and interest on the nearly 200-acres of city-owned property.

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