#SeaWorld Orlando Photo

[sarahg170194]

King Penguins

May 2 2018

sarahg170194

[saltycetaceans]

Flamingos are such great photography models <3

[hyper-coasters]

Kraken — Is the first roller coaster located at SeaWorld Orlando, opening in the year 2000. It's a Bolliger and Mabillard floorless coaster model, and was the longest coaster in Florida at time of opening, 4,177 feet. It stood at 149 feet at it's highest point, and had a speed of 65 mph. From 2017-2018 it ran as Kraken: Unleashed, where it was refurbished to add VR headsets to the ride. The VR version included an animation of an undersea submarine coming in contact with the mythical creature of the rides namesake. However, this did not last very long as the VR was removed in early 2018 due to public review and high load times.

[daisy-child]

photos from my recent orlando vacation ~

[sugargrim3]

We have a hammerhead now!! I'm pretty sure his name is Duke 🦈💙

[holly-days]

Merry Christmas by Lindy

[endkillerwhalecaptivity]

Just realised that, with Kiska’s death, it only leaves 3 wild caught Icelandic killer whales left in captivity;

Ulises (SeaWorld San Diego), age 45

Katina (SeaWorld Orlando), age 46

Stella (Port of Nagoya), age 35

There are only a few of the original wild caught whales left in captivity now. 

2 from BC (Lolita and Corky), and Kshamenk in Argentina. The rest of the wild captures are all the new Russian caught whales. (Not including Morgan as she was a rescue).  

I also realised just how many whales we’ve lost since I started posting (on here and facebook) in 2010. 

Wild caught Icelandic whales; Bingo, Oscar, Kasatka, Tilikum, Freya 

Wild caught Japanese whale; Nami

Wild caught Russian whales; Narnia, plus at least 3 whales that died at TINRO post capture, plus 2-5 whales at Chimelong maybe (it’s rumoured 2 calves have been born but have never been mentioned by the park, plus they said they imported 9 whales but have only shown photos/video of six. We will have to wait until they go on public display to be sure)  

Captive born whales that died; Taima, Kalina, Kohana, Skyla, Vicky, Ula, Sumar, Nakai, Amaya, Kyara, Valentin, Kayla, Unna. 

That’s a lot of whales to watch die (26-29). 

 In comparison there have been 14-16 births. 

(I don’t know where I was going with this post, I was just looking at the stats). 

[plrod]

Welcome to @seaworldorlando! These are some of the photos I took on my winter break when I went to SeaWorld Orlando! It was really fun, especially being able to feed the sea lions! #seaworldorlando #seaworld #eel #penguin #shark #seal #sealion #fish #photography #underwaterphotography #sealife #sealifephotography #animalphotography (at SeaWorld Orlando) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnn_BLcLjZd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[castcosplay]

Merry Christmas 🎄🎅🎁 from the forger family. Then some fun out of cosplay photos! . . #yor #Anya #loid #forger #cosplay #Christmas #festive #happyholidays #holiday #holidaymatsuri #holmat #seaworld #seaworldorlando #cheers #christmaslights #christmasfestivities #goodvibes #happymemories (at SeaWorld Orlando) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmm3HS7LFWE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[moniquill]

Every walrus in the US:

USA - 7 Institutions (2 collections breeding, one also stillbirth this year)

INDIANNAPOLIS ZOO

0.1 - Aurora. Previously had 4 animals.

- Sitka dies in 2005 after ingesting a pine cone, arrived 1995

- Adult male Brutus dies in May 2010, during surgery.

- Subadult male Nereus dies in October 2010, large tumour-like mass

Aurora, now sharing the exhibit with a group of seals:

Awesome Walrus at the Indy Zoo - YouTube

NEW YORK AQUARIUM

0.2, - Nuka and breeding cow Kulusiq, who had the first birth at the aquarium in 2007.

- Aquituusaq, 2-year old captive-born walrus dies September 2009, from Pneumonia.

- Ayveq (Aquituusaq's father), 14-year old male, dies June 2008 from an infection.

Walrus at NY Aquarium Summer 2011 - YouTube

POINT DEFIANCE ZOO

1.2 - Male, ET, rescued as an orphan in 1982, added 0.2 (Joan and Basilla) in 2006 to breed and research, on breeding loan from Brookfield Zoo, Chicago (Basilla came from Moscow Zoo originally, with another, Bulka, to Brookfield in 1991 - assume Bulka died at Brookfield).

Point Defiance Zoo Footage - YouTube

Walrus at Point Defiance Zoo - YouTube

SIX FLAGS AQUARIUM

4 walrus - Sivuqaq, Qiluk, Uquq & Siku

Stillborn birth this year:

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is Awaiting he Birth of its First Pacific Walrus Calf Zoo and Aquarium Visitor News

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom: Walrus Loses Calf

2008 video describes tusk removal of one animal, while the male still has his intact:

Walruses Jumping in training session @ Six Flags Discovery K - YouTube

SEA WORLD ORLANDO

4 walrus - Bruser, Garfield, Slowpoke, Dozer, (born 1993 at SeaWorld CA).

At least one has full tusks, unusual in captive walrus:

SeaWorld Orlando. Wild Arctic: Walrus and Polar Bear - YouTube

another clip from 2010 shows a different animal, without tusks:

Randy Moss Chills Out at SeaWorld Orlando - YouTube

SEA WORLD SAN DIEGO

3 Walrus - 1.1 + 0.1, Kaboodle, born 2003 to Obie and KitKatasha. Previous pair produced a surviving calf (now at Orlando).

Obie, Seahook, Kaboodle.

Wikipedia page no longer mentions KitKatasha, assuming left or died.

SEA WORLD SAN DIEGO WALRUS - YouTube

Sea World San Diego - walrus escapes - YouTube

Sea World - Walrus Sounds - YouTube

SEA WORLD SAN ANTONIO

1 Walrus, Takena

Strange photo op video, interesting explanation of eye problems:

Walrus at Sea World San Antonio - YouTube

Of course you've never -seen- fairies; they're incorporeal beings!

https://www.fossilhunters.xyz/mythology/chapter-an-overview-of-the-little-people-in-native-america.html

I have strong opinions regarding the walrus/fairy poll

[mapsoffun]

(Note: I was in Orlando right before Hurricane Helene came through, and it felt a bit tacky to be posting trip photos when Milton was threatening the area. One way to help with the recovery efforts is to donate to World Central Kitchen as they have teams deployed across all of the areas affected by the recent storms, in addition to everywhere else in the world they are supplying food to those in need. The Late Show has also provided a list of other charities, but WCK is my personal favorite.)

It’s been… a very long time since I’ve been to Orlando (for reference: the original FastPass had debuted a year or so prior at Disney World) so when the opportunity came up, I felt like going for it. My husband had a trade show in the convention hall on International Drive, and I was kind of curious to see what that part of the city was like after all this time.

We stayed at the DoubleTree Orlando at SeaWorld, which is a nice resort property but also a bit on the older side, as the rooms had zero USB plugs. The outdoor pool area was gorgeous, and it literally is right by Sea World as you can walk a “path” to the front gate from the back of the hotel. (Said path is mainly a short sidewalk that puts you into the employee parking lot and then you cross the street to get into the main lot.) While I had no interest in going to an amusement park on my own, I did enjoy watching the various roller coasters from our hotel room zoom around during the day.

[timeoutvillas]

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Universal Orlando Resort: Immerse yourself in the wizarding world of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort. With two theme parks, Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure, you can join the adventure alongside your favorite movie characters and experience heart-pounding rides.

SeaWorld Orlando: Dive into an aquatic adventure at SeaWorld Orlando. Witness breathtaking marine life displays, thrilling rides, and interactive animal encounters that provide both education and entertainment for the entire family.

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The Orlando Eye: Embark on a journey above the city on the Orlando Eye, a massive observation wheel that provides unparalleled views of the landscape, perfect for capturing breathtaking photos.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex: Delve into the wonders of space exploration at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Learn about the history of space travel, view real space shuttles, and experience simulated launches.

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[saltycetaceans]

🪸🌊 Seaworld Orlando's Dolphin Cove pod <3

All individuals were born in human care! Most of them were born at the park as well 🫧

[hyper-coasters]

Ice Breaker — Ice Breaker is a Skyrocket model manufactured by Premier Rides located at SeaWorld Orlando. Not to get confused with the Skyrocket II like Tigris at BGT and and Tempesto at BGW. Ice Breaker has 4 LSM launches, 2 of them going in reverse into a beyond-vertical spike. The track also slides into place and undergoes a track switch during the ride, turning it into a full circuit after it launches you at 52mph over the top hat. Ice Breaker opened in 2022.

[laurensjapanadventure]

June 13- Universal

Today we went to Universal. The tickets were pretty cheap only about 60 dollars ish. I forgot to take my meds which (spoiler) ended up turning out poorly for me. Jordan and I left slightly after the group but ended up arriving before the others. We arrived with plenty of time to book our tickets for Super Nintendo World on the app.

Jordan and I immediately went to the Jujutsu Kaisen 4D ride. I was so excited to be able to enjoy one of my favorite anime on an official Universal ride. I looked up a summary for the 4D show and told Naomi about it since I ran into her and she hadn’t seen the anime. Knowing the plot of the 4D show was helpful to understand what was going on since there were no subtitles. I got a pizza bun that looked like a divine dog and a jjk-themed churro. I was complimented for my earrings, shirt and smile by multiple employees throughout the day. I must’ve been called cute at least 10 times. It was very sweet and wholesome. At the Jujutsu Kaisen store, I purchased a reasonably priced Gojo bracelet. I also got some cute photos at the photo ops where the employee helped us pose. 

In the mood for another Jujutsu Kaisen ride, Jordan and I visited Hollywood Dream (a ride similar to Rip-Ride Rockit). I wanted to do the Jujutsu Kaisen theme song which was exclusive for Backdrop. Backdrop is the version of Hollywood Dream that rides entirely backwards. I briefly blacked out for the first time on a ride. It was really fun and thrilling. It was extremely hot (I was probably overheating due to withdrawal) so I ate Snoopy-themed frozen strawberries. I really wanted to make sure Jordan would eat so I took him to a burger place that he didn’t really like. I was just glad that he ate. 

Next we went to the Jaws ride, which was SO well done. It’s really similar to the Jungle Cruise ride at Disney Orlando but with loads of special effects. It was entirely in Japanese but it was fun to see how animated the guide was as he shot the shotgun and the animatronic shark appeared. 

As a casual Nintendo enjoyer, I thought Super Nintendo World was amazing. I didn’t understand many of the references, but Jordan pointed them out to me. The entire area was so incredibly designed and detailed. I kept remarking how amazed I was about the love and care that went into the area. We went on the Racing Koopas ride which was like real world Mario kart. with semi-clear VR headsets/glasses combined with a real track. I collected 104 coins whereas Jordan collected a measly 79 coins. Truly tragic for him as I entered my pro gamer era.

We went on the Flying Dinosaur ride which was similar to Manta at Seaworld. It was thrilling but made me light-headed. I hadn’t eaten actual food and was still going through withdrawal. 

Jordan and I FOUGHT FOR OUR LIVES to find something vegetarian to eat. The places that we wanted were closed. We decided to go to a buffet place and ask the employe about the vegetarian menu on their website. It took us like over an hour to get me something to eat and my withdrawal was getting worse. I felt awful that it took so long. It was SO spicy. I was fighting for my life part two. I drank so much water and tea. I wanted to find Jordan somewhere to eat and we stumbled upon a pizza place that was not on the map. I was frustrated because I could’ve literally just gotten vegetarian pizza all along. I found out Jordan blots his pizza which was cute since I do the same. 

At some point, we tried to do the Spy x Family scavenger hunt but were unable to since it was entirely in Japanese and closed. I was able to get my sister a little Spy x Family present which was cute. I also got a Hello Kitty churro and soda. The churro was strawberry milk flavored and delicious. The soda was Calprico and awful. 

We went on Hollywood Dream again but rode forward this time. It was funny since we picked the Jujutsu Kaisen option but it was entirely Japanese dialogue and screaming without music. It was pretty silly but fun regardless. 

I decided to go on the Doraemon ride which was TRAGIC but so silly. It is a bit with Jordan and I that I call Doraermon my man. This is because Professor Smith said no one likes Doraemon as much as Hello Kitty despite how much the government wants them to. I decided we should give Doraemon the love he deserves despite Jordan insisting that he looks nothing like a cat. The ride was entirely VR while on a thrill ride. It was glitchy and I felt SO SICK. 

As the park was closing, we started to head out. Jordan was sad so I decided to buy him popcorn and a star cookie.It took a while to find our way home on the trains and I was genuinely worried we would be stuck. I got some cool liminal photos of the train station that I enjoyed despite being unnerved., 

When I got home (around 10 pm) I had an interview zoom call. I had not been alerted about it because of issues with my email and being in a different country/time zone until I was texted. Luckily I wasn’t late to the interview but I was very tired and still undergoing withdrawal. I didn’t do great on the interview (spoiler: i didn’t get the position) but I honestly think it may be for the best. I texted thank you to the directors after being rejected a few days later and was annoyed one didn’t respond despite us being friends. 

[sugargrim3]

I haven't posted my animal photography on here in a good minute, here's several of my dolphin photos from recent trips