Shamu (killer whale)

David W. Kenney dies at 77; SeaWorld's first veterinarian

2012-03-14 00:00:00

David W. Kenney, SeaWorld's first veterinarian, who played a key role in bringing the original Shamu to the San Diego amusement park as well as a gray whale believed to be the first raised by humans, died Feb. 14 in Montrose, Colo. He was 77. The cause...

Strap in for new adventures at Southland theme parks

2011-05-15 00:00:00

There's a lot more than pixie dust swirling through the air at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure as construction crews, earth-moving excavators and towering cranes work on several theme park rides set to debut this summer and beyond. The...

SeaWorld San Diego to announce new ride for 2012

2011-01-11 16:49:00

SeaWorld San Diego plans to unveil a $10 million-plus manta-themed ride and animal exhibit for 2012, according to construction documents. The marine park had been keeping the project under wraps until Web snoops discovered an online bid invitation for...

Snuba makes underwater diving a cinch

2011-04-17 00:00:00

As I plod toward the surf, I'm trying to channel a bit of orca because nothing in the ocean messes with Shamu. I just hope some do-gooder doesn't try to free me or toss me a mackerel. I plan to be underwater for 25 minutes, and I'm told the artificial...

New Shamu show won't allow SeaWorld trainers in the water with killer whales

2011-02-03 12:27:00

SeaWorld trainers won't return to "water work" with killer whales in the new 2011 Shamu show after the death of an animal trainer forced a complete reworking of the marine park's signature attraction, SeaWorld officials said. "One Ocean" will replace the...

OSHA fines SeaWorld for worker safety issues following orca trainer's death

2010-08-23 21:34:59

SeaWorld San Diego orca Sumar dies

2010-09-07 21:34:36

Killer whale dies at SeaWorld in San Diego; orca shows canceled

2010-09-07 21:34:35

Report issued on SeaWorld Orlando trainer's orca death

2010-04-28 21:34:10

SeaWorld San Diego closes Shamu show after deadly whale incident in Orlando

2010-02-24 16:33:52

Members of gang task force in Hemet are targeted by a booby trap for second time

2010-02-25 16:33:55

Real-time map of food trucks comes to L.A.

2010-02-25 16:33:55

Distance from Baltimore: 792 miles, about a two-hour flight Why it's hot: Amusement park overload for parents, but thrills for children. Catch Shamu's show at SeaWorld or sample butterbeer at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Islands of Adventure.

2012-12-06 00:00:00

" Shamu Rocks" is part of SeaWorld Summer Nights.

2012-06-21 06:12:05

Kids prepare to be splashed Thursday, January 12, 2012, at SeaWorld Orlando 's Shamu show. (George Skene, Orlando Sentinel)

2012-01-13 00:00:00