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Encyclopedia > Sea World

Sea World is a marine park on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. It includes rides, animal exhibits and other attractions, and promotes conservation through education and through the rescue and rehabilitation of sick, injured or orphaned wildlife. Image File history File links Sea_World_Logo. ... For the public park of the same name, see Marine Park, Brooklyn. ... “Gold Coast” redirects here. ... Slogan or Nickname: Sunshine State, Smart State Motto(s): Audax at Fidelis (Bold but Faithful) Other Australian states and territories Capital Brisbane Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Quentin Bryce Premier Anna Bligh (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 28  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $158,506 (3rd...

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History

Founded in 1958 by Keith Williams as the Surfers Paradise Ski Gardens, the attraction was moved down the coast to a 64-hectare site on Southport Spit in 1971. In 1972 Sea World received its present name, reflecting expansion into animal exhibition. Year 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Southport Spit from the air The Southport Spit (also referred to as The Spit) lies opposite Southport to the north of Main Beach, Gold Coast. ... Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Wildlife attractions

Various aquariums depict Australian aquatic habitats. Australian native animal exhibits include seals, rescued injured pelicans, a dugong and Australia's tiny Little Penguins (Fairy Penguins), the smallest penguin species in the world. “Aquaria” redirects here. ... Genera Monachus (Monk Seals) Mirounga (Elephant Seal) Lobodon (Crabeater Seals) Leptonychotes Hydrurga (Leopard Seals) Ommatophoca Erignathus (Bearded Seals) Phoca Halichoerus (Gray Seals) Cystophora (Hooded Seals) The true seals or earless seals are one of the three main groups of mammals within the seal suborder, Pinnipedia. ... For other uses, see Pelican (disambiguation). ... Binomial name (Müller, 1776) Natural range of . ... Korora redirects here. ... Modern genera Aptenodytes Eudyptes Eudyptula Megadyptes Pygoscelis Spheniscus For prehistoric genera, see Systematics Some penguins are curious. ...


Sea World also has highly trained dolphins and sea lions that perform in circus-like acts. The dolphin shows are intended to excite audiences as the dolphins leap metres out of the water in unison, and as they are "surfed" by their trainers. Genera See article below. ... For other uses, see Sea Lion (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Surfing (disambiguation). ...


Sea World presently (2006) has four polar bears in the "Polar Bear Shores" exhibit, which aims to provide them stimulation through an enriched, naturalistic environment including things like deep water, logs, gravel for digging, a variety of foods and even simulated rain. This article is about the animal. ...


In 2004, the park opened "Shark Bay". This system of artificial lagoons allows sharks to be viewed from both above water and underwater. Sharks exhibited include large and potentially dangerous tiger sharks and bull sharks. Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Shark (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Tiger shark (disambiguation). ... Binomial name (Müller and Henle, 1839) Range of bull shark The bull shark, Carcharhinus leucas, also known as the bull whaler, Zambezi shark or informally Zambi in Africa and Nicaragua shark in Nicaragua, is common worldwide in warm, shallow waters along coasts and in rivers. ...


Other attractions

Sea World's many rides include a triple-loop roller coaster, a cable car and a carousel. A conservation-themed "4D" cinematic show called Planet SOS combines 3D visual effects with environmental effects, such as the action of sprinklers when an animated polar bear sneezes in the direction of the audience. A water park includes several water slides and adults' and children's pools. Sea World is also the only theme park in Australia with an associated resort/hotel - Sea World Nara Resort. A typical roller coaster The roller coaster is a popular amusement ride developed for amusement parks and modern theme parks. ... Aerial tramway suspended on two track cables with an additional haulage rope Cable car at Zell am See in the Austrian Alps. ... Carousel in Bobbejaanland, Belgium] (Bobbejaan Schoepen Archive) A carousel (or carrousel) is an amusement ride consisting of a rotating platform with seats for passengers. ... A water slide A water slide is a type of slide or tube designed for warm-weather or indoor recreational use, typically with water pumped to its top and allowed to flow down its surface, although some may simply be wet. ...


A 2km monorail circuit facilitates transport within Sea World and links it with Sea World Nara Resort. Opening in 1986, it was the first monorail in Australia and is a Von Roll MkII Installation. It gained an additional monorail set after the Expo '88 monorail was dismantled. The KL Monorail in Kuala Lumpur, a colorful straddle-beam monorail A monorail is a single rail serving as a track for a wheeled vehicle; also, a vehicle traveling on such a track. ... Expo 88 - as seen from the Brisbane River (photo taken from Victoria Bridge) Expo 88 - showing a globe of the world (photo taken from Victoria Bridge) Expo 88 at night (photo taken from Victoria Bridge) Expo 88 was a Worlds Fair held in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia between April 30...


On December 17, 2006, the "Sea World Eye" ferris wheel was added. December 17 is the 351st day of the year (352nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A Ferris wheel on the boardwalk in Ocean City, New Jersey, USA. A Ferris wheel (or, more commonly in the UK, big wheel) is a nonbuilding structure consisting of an upright wheel with passenger gondolas suspended from the rim. ...


Commercial links

Sea World has commercial links to Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet'n'Wild Water World, two other popular theme parks on the Gold Coast. Heavily discounted '3 Park Super Passes' are available to lure customers into visiting these three parks on their trip to the Gold Coast. Sea World, Movie World and Wet'n'Wild are all Warner Village Theme Parks and include varying partnership arrangements between Warner Bros., Village Roadshow, and may also include the Seaworld Property Trust. The parks entrance gate. ... WetnWild Water World entrance The Wave Pool Wet n Wild Water World is a large water theme park attraction situated in Oxenford, Gold Coast next to Warner Bros. ... Warner Village Theme Parks owns and operates Warner Bros. ... “WB” redirects here. ... Logo of Village Roadshow Village Roadshow ASX: VRL is an Australian media company with interests in cinema, theme parks, film production and distribution. ...


In late March, 2007, the childrens show Toasted TV changed their location of filming from Warner Brothers Movie World to Sea World. Toasted TV is a childrens television program that airs Monday to Saturday on Australias Ten Network which has taken over the role of the show Cheez TV. Hosted by Dan Sweetman and Pip Russell, the show targets an audience of 4 to 14 year olds. ...


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See also

Farm Sanctuarys shelter in upstate New York provides a home to hundreds of rescued goats, sheep, cows, pigs, chickens, turkeys, and other farm animals. ... A Wildlife refuge is a geographic territory within which wildlife is protected. ... For the public park of the same name, see Marine Park, Brooklyn. ... Marineland of Florida, USA — dolphin show, 1964. ...

External links

  • Sea World official website
  • Nature Works — Zoos and Animals — including at Sea World

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