2023-05-23 07:28:41 ET
SeaWorld Entertainment ( NYSE: SEAS ) announced that the SeaWorld Yas Island theme park in Abu Dhabi is now open .
The park is the company's first to open outside of the U.S. and is also the first marine life theme park in the UAE region. The opening also marked the first new theme park for SeaWorld ( SEAS ) in more than 30 years.
SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi features up-close animal encounters, experiences, and presentations to learn about the unique characteristics and behaviors of fascinating marine animals including dolphins, sharks and sea turtles. As guests venture through the park, entertainment is all around with more than 20 strolling characters and performances each day. Guests can refuel throughout their One Ocean journey at 17 different dining experiences, ranging from quick on-the-go snacks to fine dining.
The theme park spans five indoor levels over 183,000 sqm. and is designed to tell a "captivating" One Ocean story featuring realms said to be uniquely themed and intricately designed. The realms transport guests to different marine environments found across the globe starting at Abu Dhabi Ocean and continuing to One Ocean before discovering MicroOcean, Endless Ocean, Tropical Ocean, Rocky Point and the Arctic and Antarctica Realms of Polar Ocean.
SeaWorld Entertainment ( SEAS ) said the park's animal habitats in the realms were designed according to the highest industry standards by leading animal care specialists, scientists, and engineers, using cutting-edge technologies and a welfare-focused approach to emulate natural environments and provide an immersive experience not only for the animals, but also for guests. The new park joins the family of three U.S. SeaWorld parks, all of which have maintained American Humane certification for many years, among other animal welfare accreditations.
SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi is owned and operated by Miral.
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SeaWorld opens first theme park in 30 years with new location in Abu Dhabi