Even though it’s hotter than I can remember, we are carrying around Christmas presents and wearing Santa hats. We are months away, but the training has already begun for our sea lion Christmas show!
We started with a couple of brainstorming sessions about what new animal behaviors we can come up with. Then, it was time to start training the behaviors. Our creative services department makes the props for the show and we get the animals used to the new objects. Sea lions, walruses and otters have to get used to Santa hats. The otters are learning how to maneuver themselves out of a present box.
Uncle Max and O.P. Otter currently training on some group animal behaviors for SeaWorld's 'Deck the Halls with Clyde and Seamore.'
Get ready to come see our Christmas show and you will appreciate seeing new things, all the while knowing we were working on them when it was 100 degrees outside!
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Tags: Christmas, Otter, Sea Lion, SeaWorld San Antonio
Posted in Around the Park, animals
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One of our trainers @ttutricia gives an insider view of how we get the sea lions ready for Christmas [link to post]
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Hi! Will the same shows be offered in SeaWorld San Diego? Thanks!
We are an original, so now you have an excuse to come visit the Lone Star State!
I can’t wait to see the new stuff added to the show.
Wait till you see the new sea lion jumps!
Can’t wait to see the show.
Thanks! The final behavior will be the otter waving on the walrus’ back.
One of Quade’s favorites last Christmas was the SeaLion show so I’m sure we’ll be there.