SeaWorld San Diego Blog, News & Announcements (2024)

January 19, 2024

Toast to the end of the week with our Happy Hour Fridays!

February 17, 2023

The opening of Arctic Rescue is racing toward us, so you know what that means - Passport to Thrills is BACK!

February 9, 2023

We’ve mapped out all the NEW and fan-favorite food & drink options for you to enjoy as you wander through the park.

January 24, 2023

We’re celebrating this iconic holiday with all-new and returning food and drink menu items that are as delicious as they are authentic!

September 9, 2021

We are excited to announce the opening of the highly anticipated Emperor™ in March 2022. As we prepare to open this thrilling new attraction at SeaWorld San Diego, we would also like to share exclusive benefit details we'll offer our Pass Members.

June 5, 2021

With the summer approaching quickly and the days getting longer, it’s a great time to enjoy a slow start to your morning. Go ahead and dedicate those early hours to sleeping in and relaxing, because you can still experience everything SeaWorld San Diego has to offer with a reservation after 3 p.m. To help you plan your action-packed outing, we’ve put together a list of top activities to enjoy during a late-afternoon visit to the park.

May 11, 2021

May is an exciting month for Pass Members at SeaWorld San Diego! Sample your favorite flavors during the last few weeks of Seven Seas Food Festival, which has been extended through May 31. Enjoy a celebration of friendship and fun with your favorite furry friends during Sesame Street Kids’ Weekends. And don’t forget to watch the sky light up with fireworks every weekend in May. Pass Members get access to all that fun and much more this month.

March 26, 2021

Hoping for great spring memories with family and friends? Whether you’re on a road trip from out of town or a local looking for weekend fun, SeaWorld San Diego is bringing you a spring break to remember.

December 7, 2020

Guess what time of year it is? It’s Walrus Awareness Week! (quick, say that five times fast!).

November 19, 2020

SeaWorld’s fan-favorite Christmas Celebration is back this year with an ocean of holiday cheer across more than 100 acres of outdoor space with sparkling lights, decorations, and new holiday festivities to make the season bright!

October 17, 2020

Searching for spooky surprises and fall fun? Look no further than SeaWorld’s Spooktacular, with festive family fun around every corner and health and safety measures in place to put parents’ minds at ease.

July 20, 2020

Thanks to SeaWorld fans, the park’s newest southern sea otter has a name!

June 21, 2020

This spring, three Humboldt penguin chicks were hatched at SeaWorld San Diego and they have been so successful thanks to their parents.

April 20, 2020

Take your co-workers on a virtual visit to SeaWorld San Diego with our new "real amazing" virtual conferencing backgrounds available for download!

January 27, 2020

December 11, 2019

There’s plenty of ways to meet the big man in red before Christmas this year! Read more about SeaWorld’s Santa festivities!

September 13, 2019

Introducing our five-week-old northern sea otter pup rescue!

July 23, 2019

Join Bert and friends at Bay of Play from 3-3:30 p.m. on Friday, July 26th as we celebrate Bert's Birthday!

June 11, 2019

Celebrate Father's Day with your family at SeaWorld or Aquatica! Treat dad to Father's Day Brunch with Orcas or take advantage of other special deals!

May 16, 2019

Learn about Guam kingfishers and how SeaWorld is helping save the species!

April 7, 2019

Celebrate the world's second largest rodent (including our very own Peanut the Beaver) with these tidbits from our kid blogger, Gabie!

April 1, 2019

Set a DESSERT course for the Seven Seas with a dozen sweets to sample!

March 28, 2019

Set sail on the GLUTEN-FREE Seven Seas with 20 succulent samples to savor!

March 14, 2019

We’ve charted your vegetarian voyage through the Seven Seas Craft Beer & Food Festival - and there are 23 delectable dishes to try!

November 6, 2018

We are pleased to announce the birth of a bottlenose dolphin at SeaWorld San Diego!

November 5, 2018

What do sea turtles eat? We’re fishing out some sea turtle diet facts for your mind to chew on!

October 20, 2018

Gabie shares what she learned about sloths while visiting with Tess the Sloth this month!

October 4, 2018

Dozer the walrus has returned to Wild Arctic!

September 24, 2018

Looking for some tasty otter diet facts? Here’s everything you need to know about what otters eat!

September 18, 2018

Did you know sharks have existed for millions of years? With our free printable shark activity checklist, uncover the world’s greatest shark mysteries and celebrate one of the ocean’s most enduring and unique animals all year long at SeaWorld San Diego!

September 13, 2018

Loved by her trainers and veterinarians, Shadow was part of the SeaWorld San Diego family for 36 years.

September 6, 2018

Gabie shares how she spends a day full of fun, food, and family at Aquatica!

August 28, 2018

One of the neatest things I did over summer break was hanging out with the flamingos at the Aquatica San Diego Flamingo Encounter.

August 16, 2018

The secret is out – find out which eateries, drinks, rides and attractions you absolutely can’t miss while at SeaWorld San Diego, plus download our free itinerary!

August 16, 2018

Gabie shares why she rates SeaWorld San Diego's Electric Eel as the best roller coaster.

July 9, 2018

Gabie shares interesting information about different penguins and their living environments.

May 1, 2018

Following a comprehensive, third-party audit, we’re proud to be recognized for the treatment of the animals in our care

May 1, 2018

Find a unique way to celebrate mom this Mother's Day with unforgettable SeaWorld experiences.

March 19, 2018

You can learn about amazing adaptations of many ocean animals at SeaWorld San Diego.

March 5, 2018

Find out what a tide pool is with kid blogger, Gabie!

February 15, 2018

Collect your favorite pins and trade with ambassadors and other park guests!

January 26, 2018

We asked our fans to share their SeaWorld insider tips with you!

November 30, 2017

Get to know two of the cutest whisker faces at SeaWorld San Diego!

November 14, 2017

November 7, 2017

Keep up with the Clauses as they make their way down to San Diego!

November 2, 2017

Make the most of your visit with Santa meet-and-greet, Rudolph characters, Christmas lights and much more.

October 19, 2017

Learn how to make your own porcupine costume like animal ambassador Kandoro.

October 11, 2017

Otters enjoy a lot of enrichment activities to keep them active and learning while playing all day.

September 1, 2017

September 1, 2017

Guest kid blogger gabi meets with Dr. Kelsey Herrick, a SeaWorld San Diego veterinarian.

August 15, 2017

Kasatka was the beloved matriarch of our orca family.