Chapter 1
The splashy beginnings of marine parks
Chapter 2
The biology and behavior of killer whales
Chapter 3
The Blackfish effect and the great pivot
Chapter 4
Beyond the shows: Rescue and rehabilitation
YOUR GOAL
Master of The story of SeaWorld
Ch 1 · The splashy beginnings of marine parks
adriurrego3 Discover how the original Shamu in 1965 transformed our fear of killer whales into fascination in this historical orca infographic.
adriurrego3 Discover how giant pools use simulated ocean currents to stay crystal clear. See the engineering and science behind this amazing filtration technology.
Fun Fact
Shamu's name: The name Shamu originally meant She-Namus, meaning friend of Namu, a famous male orca.
Glossary
oceanarium (noun)
A large saltwater aquarium or marine park used for displaying marine animals and plants. Four UCLA graduates opened their first oceanarium in San Diego in 1964 after abandoning an underwater restaurant.
A large saltwater aquarium or marine park used for displaying marine animals and plants. Four UCLA graduates opened their first oceanarium in San Diego in 1964 after abandoning an underwater restaurant.
gus SeaWorld quickly expanded from California to Ohio, Florida, and Texas to capture broader audiences.
gus The capture of a young female orca named Shamu in 1965 changed marine park entertainment forever.