Sea the World with Cindy Simmons SeaWorld Entertainment Inc.

Back in March of 2018, a very special rescued baby beluga whale named Tyonek joined the SeaWorld San Antonio pod. As we celebrate his 5-year anniversary with us, we’re going to go inside his story and tell you about his special journey from rescue and rehabilitation to how he is thriving today. Join Cindy as she learns from the SeaWorld San Antonio Zoological team about the dire situation Tyonek was in back in 2018 and how he's thriving today.

Ever wonder how animals communicate with each other? Or how SeaWorld creates cold habitats in warm climates? Due to popular demand, this episode is dedicated to answering YOUR burning SeaWorld questions! Listeners from ages 4 and up told us what they wanted to know and we’ve got the answers! Cindy sits down with Dr. Christopher Dold, Chief Zoological Officer at SeaWorld to get to the bottom of these questions and so much more!

Are you a thrill-ride nut? A theme park fan? Does your family love to try ALL the rides? This is the episode for you! Did you ever wonder how engineers design those rides and what goes into building them? 2022 was AMAZING for thrill rides at SeaWorld with the opening of Ice Breaker and Emperor, but 2023 is going to be EPIC! In this episode, we’re going to go inside the innovation process and learn how SeaWorld is bringing the fastest, coolest, and most innovative thrill rides to life in 2023! Buckle up for a wild ride!

SeaWorld isn't only a world-class theme park, but also a major hub for marine animal rescue and rehabilitation. Over the last 50+ years, SeaWorld has rescued and rehabilitated over 40,000 animals. But their conservation efforts don't stop there. Hear from Dr. Todd Robeck, Vice President of Conservation Research and Animal Health as he walks through SeaWorld's role in conservation through research and shares insights from some of the most recent published studies that will help wild populations.

November is Manatee Awareness Month, and we have a story that is sure to stick with you long after the episode’s over. Hear from our veterinary and rescue teams about this special mother manatee, who was rescued after being severely injured by a boat strike, and the exemplary care the team has provided to ensure she and her calf have a chance to survive.

Who saw the funny viral Tik Tok video where it looked like sea lions were chasing beachgoers in California? It’s been viewed over 12M times! And when marine life is in the news, SeaWorld is often called in to share their expertise. Cindy sat down with Eric Otjen from SeaWorld San Diego to understand what exactly those magnificent pinnipeds were doing on that California beach, as well as learn about how SeaWorld rescues and cares for sea lions.