SeaWorld’s new Orca Encounter is ‘love letter’ to whales, guests

Building on 60 years of marine animal rescue and education, SeaWorld San Diego recently unveiled its “next generation” Orca Encounter — an immersive experience designed to deepen public understanding of the park’s longtime and beloved ambassadors.

SeaWorld said the new program is a part of its “ongoing commitment to exceptional guest experiences and world-class animal care” and offers a more personal, inspiring, and educational look at orcas, their natural behaviors, and the strong human-animal bonds that define their care.

“This next generation of Orca Encounter truly is a love letter to the whales, our guests, and SeaWorld San Diego,” Blake Foster, a senior zoological specialist, said. “Having the opportunity to work alongside so many talented people who invest so much of their heart into this park was so special, and it’s something I’m incredibly grateful for.”…

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