Ever wonder how SeaWorld animal trainers teach an animal to do the amazing behaviors that you see in shows? Your search for knowledge is over! This is the first in a series of vlogs hosted by the Animal Training team at the Beluga Stadium designed to give you an inside glimpse as to how we train animals. The first behavior to be demonstrated… teaching a two year old beluga whale named Atla how to do a jump, which we call a bow. Check back every few weeks to see her progress.
Walhalla Wave Preview
We're less than a month away from Aquatica's opening date! Here's a preview of one of our more extreme water slides, Walhalla Wave!
Aquatica Construction Update
In just a little over a month, Aquatica will be open! Here's an update on how things look at the construction site.
Just How Fast Can a Cheetah Run? Shamu TV: Find the Answer in a Unique Way
My job is cool. For years I' ve enjoyed a career training and performing with beluga whales and Pacific whitesided dolphins, but I recently got to experience something that I never dreamed I would. I've never been one to play sports but last week I found myself on a football field in Tampa, Florida. As if being on the 50 yard line wasn't enough, I got to witness one of the most amazing athletes dash across the field at amazing speeds. But this athlete was no member of the football player. He was a cheetah! Yes, you heard me! A
Not So Wordless Wednesday: Aquatica Sneak Peek
Watch this vlog of Ambassador Splash, Chuck Cureau at the actual Aquatica San Antonio construction site!
Be sure to check the blog site regularly to see the progress as we countdown to the opening of Aquatica San Antonio in May. Each month we'll post a new onsite vlog, so stay tuned!
Behind the Scenes at Azul... A Performer's Point of View
Azul has been a very popular show since it debuted last season at SeaWorld San Antonio. The combination of animal and human performers makes for a thrilling and interesting show. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to perform in the show? It's really difficult to put into words what we feel durin
Wanted: Animal Trainers!
It’s that time of year again. SeaWorld is opening in just a few short weeks and we in the Animal Training department are working with the animals to prepare for the many shows, animal interaction programs, and camps that we will offer. In order to provide all of these products we need a team
All I Want for Christmas Is...
Turn on the TV and you’ll see all kinds of gift ideas. Blankets with arms. Pet rocks. Weights that shake. There’s quite a variety of off-the-wall gift ideas out there, but if you’re really in the market for a unique gift idea, why not consider some of the many SeaWorld gift ideas we have to offer? Take a look in any of our gift shops and you’ll see a wide array of shirts, cups, jewelry,
Who Would Have Thought? Little Known Facts about Animal Training
As members of the Animal Training department we are fortunate to perform in shows and host animal interaction programs. These duties are obvious but there are some not so obvious things about our career that most would find interesting. I hereby present to you...
Little Known Facts about Being on the Animal Training Team at SeaWorld San Antonio


