How Many SeaWorlds Are There? One Brand, Three Parks (Plus One Coming)

How Many SeaWorlds Are There? One Brand, Three Parks (Plus One Coming)

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment operates three SeaWorld-branded parks in the US:

1. SeaWorld San Diego (CA) — Opened 1964; original; orcas, dolphins, rides, rescue.
2. SeaWorld Orlando (FL) — Opened 1973; largest; Mako, Manta, Ice Breaker, Sesame Street Land.
3. SeaWorld San Antonio (TX) — Opened 1988; Texas-themed; coasters, water park (Aquatica) adjacent.

Related but Distinct

• Aquatica — Water park chain (Orlando, San Antonio, San Diego [closed 2020]).
• Discovery Cove (Orlando) — All-inclusive swim-with-dolphins resort.
• Busch Gardens (Tampa Bay, Williamsburg) — Sister parks (African/European themes, major coasters).
• Sesame Place (Philadelphia, San Diego) — Sesame Street-themed kids' parks.

Future

SeaWorld Abu Dhabi (Yas Island) opened **2023**—first international, no orcas, focus on Gulf marine life. More may follow.

Corporate Structure

All owned by SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS). "SeaWorld" is the flagship brand; the company runs 12 parks total across brands.

Bottom Line

Three SeaWorlds in the US. One in Abu Dhabi. Not a global chain of dozens—just a focused marine-life portfolio.