Why doesn t SeaWorld have polar bears anymore?
Why doesn t SeaWorld have polar bears anymore? Polar bears are now listed as a threatened species, and SeaWorld officials said it's much more difficult to obtain them than it used to be. SeaWorld is looking into putting other animals into the exhibit, such as harbor seals.
Has a polar bear ever escaped a zoo?
In April of 1921, a full grown male polar bear named Clown escaped from the Washington Park Zoo overnight and roamed the neighborhoods around Washington Park for a few hours before he was caught. This event was the inspiration for Stacy DeKeyser's new book for young readers, How to Catch a Polar Bear.
What animals are still in SeaWorld?
SeaWorld Orlando hosts over 30 bottlenose dolphins and over 200 penguins. SeaWorld Orlando exhibits cover a wide diversity of marine life, including animal encounters with penguins, walruses, sharks, dolphins, beluga whales, and many more. Get the SeaWorld Orlando Annual Pass for unlimited access to the park.