Give them time. This disaster isn't going to be fixed overnight. They are doing all the right things, but it will be a long time before SeaWorld recovers to 2013 levels. (I'm not sure they'll ever get back to 2008) Without the Brazil problem, SWO would have had a great year in 2016 as domestic attendance was up significantly. We are now also beginning to see growth in San Diego and San Antonio and Orca Encouter has been well recieved by the majority of people. The rest of 2017 will show some overall growth for them I'm sure.
Also, to people who are still moaning about the Orca breeding decision, it is a fact that SeaWorld San Diego would have had all of its whales rounded up and transported to sea pens by now if Manby had not acted decisively. Without Manby's decision SeaWorld would have lost all its Orcas in California months ago, plain & simple. The team have also taken great care on the legal side of things to ensure that the breeding ban remains reversible in Florida & Texas so that future management has the choice.
Also, to people who are still moaning about the Orca breeding decision, it is a fact that SeaWorld San Diego would have had all of its whales rounded up and transported to sea pens by now if Manby had not acted decisively. Without Manby's decision SeaWorld would have lost all its Orcas in California months ago, plain & simple. The team have also taken great care on the legal side of things to ensure that the breeding ban remains reversible in Florida & Texas so that future management has the choice.
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