Every day, Manta comes alive more and more at SeaWorld San Diego: Riding testing on this double-launch coaster has begun; 100,000 gallons of water have filled the aquarium that will eventually house dozens of rays and hundreds of fishes; the ray-themed video that will envelope riders as they begin their immersion into the world of rays has been installed in the launch station; and much of the scenic elements are in place, such as the iconic rockwork and Manta sign and some of the landscaping elements.

You’ve heard of the Bat Signal, right? In “Batman” TV shows and movies, the Gotham City Police would shine a bat-shaped light on a building at night, letting Batman know that they needed his help.

Did you know that all species of sea turtles are either threatened or endangered? An especially critical time for these amazing animals is nesting season, which officially starts today in Florida, and lasts until Oct. 31.

Like the famed white bear which roams the Arctic ice, the resolutely Antarctic penguin is deemed a “polar” animal. The word polar, when you think about it, is a suggestive word: it suggests great and opposite extremes. True to the word, the penguin is a warm-blooded creature that lives in the coldest of climates. The bird is black and, at once, white. Within this language of opposites, would it be fair to say the penguin is also night and day?

SeaWorld Orlando’s TurtleTrek opens this Friday! And starting tomorrow, SeaWorld Orlando’s newest attraction will be making waves in the news. Be sure to tune into ABC’s Good Morning America tomorrow, April 25 to see world renowned animal expert Jack Hanna broadcasting LIVE underwater surrounded by dozens of sea turtles in TurtleTrek’s turtle habitat. He’ll be joined in the exhibit by weathercaster and host of the new Sea Rescue show, Sam Champion, and will be sharing information about turtles and more details about the amazing new attraction.

TurtleTrek, opening April 27 at SeaWorld Orlando, will be home to two species of adult and juvenile sea turtles, as well as four Florida manatees and a stunning variety of tropical and native fish.

Currently, I help supervise the Animal Ambassador Team (AAT) at SeaWorld Orlando. This is an area of the training department that many of you may not realize exists, but you’ve probably seen in action. You may have interacted with the animals at the SeaGarden, attend a school where we’ve made an educational visit, or seen animals on one of our many appearances on TV.

Everyday SeaWorld hosts thousands of visitors and one of the most common questions asked by our guests is "what is it like to work with animals?" Today, one of our Senior Animal Care Specialists, Kortney, will give you a look into her world with seals and sea lions at the Pacific Point exhibit.