SeaWorld kicks off 60th anniversary celebrations

James Tutten
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SeaWorld is celebrating the start of its 60th anniversary on Thursday.

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The company opened its first theme park in San Diego in 1964.

SeaWorld’s Orlando theme park opened nine years later.

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There will be a special ceremony at SeaWorld Orlando to celebrate the company’s milestone.

SeaWorld San Diego opened March 21, 1964. A 60th anniversary celebration will be held across all three SeaWorld parks in the U.S.
SeaWorld San Diego opened March 21, 1964. A 60th anniversary celebration will be held across all three SeaWorld parks in the U.S.
SeaWorld San Diego opened March 21, 1964. A 60th anniversary celebration will be held across all three SeaWorld parks in the U.S.
SeaWorld San Diego opened March 21, 1964. A 60th anniversary celebration will be held across all three SeaWorld parks in the U.S.
SeaWorld San Diego opened March 21, 1964. A 60th anniversary celebration will be held across all three SeaWorld parks in the U.S.
SeaWorld San Diego opened March 21, 1964. A 60th anniversary celebration will be held across all three SeaWorld parks in the U.S.
SeaWorld San Diego opened March 21, 1964. A 60th anniversary celebration will be held across all three SeaWorld parks in the U.S.
SeaWorld San Diego opened March 21, 1964. A 60th anniversary celebration will be held across all three SeaWorld parks in the U.S.
SeaWorld San Diego opened March 21, 1964. A 60th anniversary celebration will be held across all three SeaWorld parks in the U.S.
SeaWorld San Diego opened March 21, 1964. A 60th anniversary celebration will be held across all three SeaWorld parks in the U.S.
SeaWorld San Diego opened March 21, 1964. A 60th anniversary celebration will be held across all three SeaWorld parks in the U.S.
SeaWorld San Diego opened March 21, 1964. A 60th anniversary celebration will be held across all three SeaWorld parks in the U.S.
SeaWorld San Diego opened March 21, 1964. A 60th anniversary celebration will be held across all three SeaWorld parks in the U.S.
SeaWorld San Diego opened March 21, 1964. A 60th anniversary celebration will be held across all three SeaWorld parks in the U.S.

There will also be anniversary merchandise for sale in the mornings from Thursday through Sunday.

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Guests at SeaWorld Orlando can also take a commemorative photo with Shamu.

SeaWorld says it will have more anniversary celebrations throughout the year.

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