Starting in 2014, we will be bringing you SeaWorld’s 50th Celebration! – A celebration marked by a whole new “Sea of Surprises.” Join us as we celebrate with new interactive experiences, new shows and daily entertainment, more up-close animal encounters throughout the park, and a Surprise Squad treating guests with prizes every day. Visit SeaWorld.com/Celebration to learn more.

I can’t believe it is craft time already, but here we are. It’s no doubt you’ve seen some of our amazing blog posts about the upcoming and highly-anticipated opening of Aquatica SeaWorld’s Waterpark here in sunny San Diego. Since I’m looking forward to Aquatica almost more than anyone else I know, I thought this month’s craft should be dedicated to one of the animals that will be featured there… CARIBBEAN FLAMINGOS! And because I fully believe in making a mess, this one involves paint all over your hand. So, let’s get crafting!

SeaWorld Orlando continued its “Epic Voyage” campaign in Chicago to spread the chill about Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin opening this spring.

I've always heard great stories of how amazing it is to be on board a Southwest Airlines plane when SeaWorld San Diego resident celebrities Pete and Penny the Penguins walk down the aisle to say hi to fellow passengers. Well . . . guess who now has a story of her own to share? :)

The biggest game of the year is upon us and I'm so excited for the game that I decided to see if our SeaWorld animal stars would get in on the action. They jumped on it like a linebacker sacking a quarterback! So much so that they competed in their very own football game that we've dubbed the SeaWorld Bowl. Who won the game? Was it Team Dolphin or Team Pinniped? You'll just have to watch and find out!

Have your children ever wanted to live here at SeaWorld? Well, good news! SeaWorld’s Resident Camp offers a five-night stay in our behind-the-scenes dorms.

Resident Camp is by far the most immersive camp program we offer. Every day, our campers learn about different animals, visit behind-the-scenes animal areas, see shows, go on rides and participate in various field trips!

On Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, the SeaWorld Rescue Team, along with the concerted efforts of Helen Woodward Animal Center, Southwest Airlines and BP Fuel, assisted more than 40 orphaned dogs and cats flown in across the country from the East Coast that were affected when Hurricane Sandy hit and left their facilities uninhabitable. Jessica DeCoursey was among the rescue team members who safely chaperoned the pets, including seven-year-old pug/Pekinese blend Lassie, to Helen Woodward Animal Center.

We couldn't pass up on the chance to share this delightful video with you, so we unlocked SeaWorld San Diego's Classics Vault and searched for this video. Shhhh . . . don't tell Clyde and Seamore we showed this to you!

Try as you may,
No matter what you say,
Today deserves a treat!
So don't be shy,
'Cause you can't deny
These look way too good to eat!

Holiday Snowman Apples