SeaWorld San Diego

Posted by bayinn on December 14, 2010

One of the most popular attractions in California, SeaWorld San Diego is home to aquatic shows, amusements, and other adventures. Rides, shows, Shamu, and more. SeaWorld San Diego is a "can't miss" attraction and fun for the whole family!

Dolphins

There are three species of dolphins at SeaWorld San Diego: Common dolphin hybrid, both Atlantic/Pacific Bottlenose dolphins and Commerson's dolphins. The Bottlenose dolphins may rotate between Blue Horizons, Rocky Point Preserve, and Animal Care. The Commerson's dolphins live at an exhibit near Journey to Atlantis.?Journey to Atlantis- Commerson's dolphin: Juan, Betsy, and Ringer.?Animal Care: Belle (M), Bodine (M), Bugs (F), Cascade (F), Crunch (M), Deke (M), Kailani Koa (F), Kali (F), Kolohe (F), Montenegro (M), Razzle (M), Sparky (M).?Rocky Point Reserve/ Dolphin Interaction Program: Avalon (F), Beaker (F), Cocoa (F), Cometta (F), Cortez (M), Dottie (F), Gracie (F), Ripley (F), and Steime (F) and Tobie (F).?Dolphin Stadium (Blue Horizons): Bullet* (F), Captain (F), Corona (F), Daphne (F), Frankie (F), Kenobie (M), Maguire (F), Malibu (F), Melanie (F), Pacino (M), Polka (M), Purina (F), Sadie (F), Sandy (F), Sofi (F), Sydney (M), Venus (F), and Zana (F).?Bullet (F) is the only Hybrid (biology) ( Atlantic Bottlenose / Long-Beaked Common ) at Sea World CA. She has a half brother who lives at Discovery Cove named CJ (M).

Orcas

SeaWorld's main attraction is its orcas, several of which are housed in 7 million gallon habitats that are each known as Shamu Stadium. Shamu was the name of the first orca brought to SeaWorld San Diego in the 1960s. "Shamu" is now used as a stage name for adult Orcas in performances at SeaWorld parks. The Orcas all have individual names.?Six orcas live at SeaWorld San Diego: Corky, Kasatka, Ulises, Orkid, Nakai, and Kalia

Pacific Walruses

SeaWorld features Walruses at wild Arctic. On May 1, 2003 Kitkatska gave birth successfully to a female that was named Kaboodle. The last successful birth at SeaWorld CA was Dozer (Father: Illiyak & Mother: Tumuk) on June 21, 1993.?Wild Arctic: Kitkatska (F), Obie (M), Seahook (F), Kaboodle (F)

Penguins
 

SeaWorld's Penguin Encounter exhibit features over 300 penguins representing eight different species. It is only one of two places in the world where Emperor penguins are kept in captivity, including the only successful captive breeding program. The penguins are not named and are referred to by a three digit number.

Whales

SeaWorld San Diego has two species of toothed-whales:?Two Pacific short-finned pilot whales: Bubbles (F) and 9Lives (F) (Shadow). One Atlantic short-finned: Sully (M), a young male that was rescued, but unable to be returned to the wild.

Beluga whales: Allua (originally housed at the Vancouver Aquarium), Ferdinand (originally housed at the Duisburg Zoo), Nanuq (also was originally housed at the Vancouver Aquarium), Ruby (originally from the U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Program), and Ruby's calf who was recently named by the San Diego public as Pearl.(female born on June 23, 2010)
Ruby abandoned her female calf and now the calf is swimming and bonding with Allua. Allua has a reputation of taking care of other calves. She took care of Aurora's calf Qila and Tuvaq.

Polar Bears

SeaWorld's Wild Arctic exhibit is home to three polar bears: Charly (M), Szenja (F), and Snowflake (F). Charly and Szenja were acquired from a zoological park in Germany. Snowflake came from Buffalo, New York.