Category: News
Endangered and Threatened Birds Receive Vital Help from SeaWorld San Diego
Behind the Thrills StaffAug 07, 2020
After several weeks of rehabilitation at SeaWorld San Diego, two tiny, but incredibly unique birds—a California least tern and a western snowy plover—were...
Busch Gardens Williamsburg Launches Coasters and Craft Brews
Behind the Thrills StaffJul 30, 2020
Busch Gardens Williamsburg announced today the launch of an ALL-NEW special event – Coasters and Craft Brews. While the general park remains closed, this...
Dorney Park – not a good option in a Pandemic.
Justin LandersJul 27, 2020
Dorney Park, in Allentown PA, is one of the smallest Cedar Fair parks in the chain lineup. It is smaller than even Worlds Of Fun, and doesn’t come close to comparing...
Old School Zoo: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom opens as the Marine World Experience
Joe KleimanJul 25, 2020
With California still being months away from opening its theme parks, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom came up with a creative way to welcome its guests. With the Marine...
Hersheypark – The Sweetest thing since Chocolate.
Justin LandersJul 21, 2020
Hersheypark is a park that has been around for 114 years. It was founded in 1906 by Milton S. Hershey, the creator of Hershey Chocolate. Chocolate is the theme of the...
Rescuing Animals During a Pandemic – A Conversation with SeaWorld Rescue
Behind the Thrills StaffJul 20, 2020
Operating an animal rescue center is just like running an emergency room. ERs are staffed by doctors and nurses, just like rescue centers are staffed with veterinarians...
Rescuing Animals During a Pandemic – A Conversation with SeaWorld Rescue
Behind the Thrills StaffJul 20, 2020
Learn more about what happened behind-the-scenes at SeaWorld while the parks were closed.
San Antonio Zoo Celebrates Hatching Bird Extinct in the Wild
Behind the Thrills StaffJul 16, 2020
The San Antonio Zoo recently celebrated the hatching of a bird whose species cannot be found in the wild. On July 4th, the zoo’s Aviculture Department successfully...
Busch Gardens Tampa’s Summer Nights Return with Fireworks, Lasers, and Extended Hours!
Behind the Thrills StaffJul 14, 2020
Starting this weekend, guests can feel the spark after dark at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Summer Nights with an ALL-NEW laser and fireworks...
International Elephant Foundation Selects 27 Global Projects to Receive Conservation and Research Grants
Behind the Thrills StaffJul 14, 2020
The International Elephant Foundation (IEF) is proud to award more than $700,000 to 27 elephant conservation and research projects that support elephant conservation...