SeaWorld Orlando fined after trainer injured during Orca training

SeaWorld's New Era: Theme Park Ditches Orcas for Drones and Education

SeaWorld Abu Dhabi isn’t just another theme park—it’s a fresh start for a brand that’s spent years under scrutiny. First opened on Yas Island in 2023, this entirely indoor park ditches the outdated orca shows and goes all-in on conservation, marine education, and top-tier thrills. Think of it as SeaWorld 2.0, designed for a new generation of visitors who care as much about wildlife as they do about adrenaline-pumping rides. One big reason it fe…

Tragic video shows SeaWorld trainer's final moments before disaster as she swam and laughed with orca

A tragic video has shown a SeaWorld trainer's final moments as she swam and laughed with an orca

SeaWorld Orlando fined after trainer hurt by killer whale during exercise

SeaWorld Orlando is facing a fine from the federal government after one of its trainers was injured by an orca whale during a training exercise, according to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). The incident happened in September 2024, when “an employee at SeaWorld’s Orlando theme park was injured during a training exercise with a killer whale,” a news release reads. The exact circumstances of the injury were not disclosed. “A…

SeaWorld Orlando fined after trainer injured during Orca training

The investigation found that the trainer was not properly protected from hazards while working with the whale.

Related Video: In February 2020, SeaWorld paid $65 million to settle a lawsuit related to the documentary “Blackfish,” which examines life performing with the orca in Orlando. ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA-TAMPAHOY) – SeaWorld Orlando was fined $16,550 by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) after a trainer was injured by an orca during an exercise in September 2024. The incident occurred on September 24 in Medical Pool D while the emp…

'Reckless' boater does doughnuts on Hillsborough River

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida Fish and Wildlife (FWC) issued a citation for reckless boating on the Hillsborough River. The incident occurred on Friday near the University of Tampa's campus. SeaWorld Orlando faces fine after killer whale injured trainer FWC responded to reports of the reckless boater and worked alongside a local boat rental company, garnering witness statements and reviewing video of the act. The video, which can be vie…