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OK, you're clearly either trolling, or support PETA. Either way, there is no sense trying to talk logically with you. Here's what your argument boils down to: "I don't like the idea of animals being in captivity because of my own personal bias". If that's you opinion, you're welcome to it. You can't then scream "It's evil and they torture animals!" to give your argument more weight. They aren't evil, and they don't torture animals the same way any responsible pet owner doesn't miss treat their dogs. Yet you never hear anyone saying "These animals are being deprived of their freedoms". Oh wait PETA do. You can't reasonably talk to these people. So like I say, you're either trolling or you just straight out don't care for facts. That being the case, I don't see any need for this thread to continue.

2015: Luna Park Sydney Sea World QLD Aussie World Disneyland California California Adventure Santa Cruz Boardwalk I have no plans as yet for 2016 although I'd like to go back to Tokyo Disneyland/ Disney Seas again.

It's a sloppy article to be sure, but the irony is it seems to downplay how close it was to ending in tragedy. It implies that of 3 bolts, 1 failed and 2 worked. The photos would seem to suggest this is slightly missing what actually happened. The fact they still go on about riders being 'trapped' also suggests to me that the bulletin doesn't quite grasp the seriousness of the incident. That said, I'll be confident to line up when the ride reopens. From past experience I know how that company treats safety and mitigation of risk, I know that they wouldn't reopen the ride if they weren't totally sure it was safe to do so.

My bet is they wont be back.

Sanrio Puroland is a good example, you'd just need a couple more rides and coasters.

Since you're not open to critical thinking, having your opinion discussed (or using logic or reason for that matter) here's some places you'll be more welcome at. Church of Scientology Anti-Vaccine Movement Westboro Church

I'm going to regret providing more ammunition for this maggot, but in the interests of setting the record straight - this may be the case now, but Sea World GC was once involved in the capture of wild animals for it's exhibits - and Trevor Long himself was involved in that. It is a past the park regrets, but it was back in a time when nobody knew any better, and I don't think that should be held against them now. And your ignorance astounds me. There are two sides to every story, and yet you're only prepared to listen to one, despite the very clear obvious slant from the 'other side'. You have to take both with a grain or salt. And is that your expert marine-veterinary medical opinion? or are you just rabbiting what the angelic movie directors told you? You keep going on about concrete pools and enclosed baths. First of all - sit in a bath. Now stretch out without crossing the edge of the tub. You can't move, can you? On the other hand, i've seen numerous animals in SW swimming, lazily or at high speed... So i'd say we're dealing with more than a bath tub. Yes they have small quarantine pools, but usually the Quarantine area is for an injured animal that we probably don't want swimming lots anyway - at least until it is healthy. A family friend of mine was heavily involved in animal behaviours at Sea World Gold Coast for many years. I can vouch for the fact that the animals are not forced to do anything they do not wish to do. this is why no two dolphin shows are the same, and you never see the same number of dolphins doing the same trick every single show. the show is tailored and altered depending on which dolphins are in the mood to play... and the word is PLAY not perform. None of them are starved - each receives food appropriate to their weight, health and diet. What they receive during shows are rewards, and this is over and above their regular daily feeds. So very tired of uneducated cocksuckers thinking they know better than parks that make a business out of conservation and rescue, especially after seeing a movie (or filming one!!!)

You keep repeating yourself, saying that SWGC is "enslaving and mistreating" their animals. Please provide proof of this. As it stands, the current opinion is that SWGC rescues animals that wouldn't survive otherwise and seeks to free them wherever possible. And yes, that includes polar bears, including I believe a bear that was posing a danger to a small town - had SWGC not taken it, it probably would have been shot, and perhaps killed a few people in the process. So SWGC seek to rehome these animals and, wherever possible, set them free. Which sounds fine and dandy. And I believe they have some of the best facilities in the business. If they are to be rescued, there is scarcely a better place. Is it the "doing tricks for entertainment" business you take umbrage with? In that case, I can partially agree, but reading the article from SWGC's owner, animals are not coerced into performing - they receive some additional food, but aren't starved. They (apparently) only perform if they want to. However, how is SWGC supposed to survive? Shows and so on bring in the crowds. If they didn't have them, then they'd get no money and have to close down. Then what would happen to the animals that need rescuing? Perhaps it is not SWGC that you should be turning your eyes upon, but instead the fact that people wouldn't give it money if it didn't have a dolphin show. As I say, it may well be that SWGC imprisons animals for life, neglects them, doesn't feed them unless they perform etc. If that's the case however, provide proof. Otherwise, all you're doing is unsubstantiated ranting.

You are seriously trolling. Right? You know the shark nets that line the beaches from the Sunshine Coast to the north down to Byron Bay to the south? You know how Dolphins, whales, sharks, turtles and all sorts of sea life get trapped in said nets? You know who rescues them?? Sea World. You know what Would happen if they didn't? Those animals would die. The government or councils don't save sea life. Those animals are released. If injured they are rehabilitated in world class facilities and then released. If they can't be released due to their injuries, they have a safe permanent home. Stop comparing the US SW chains with what our SW here does.

I think it's worth noting too the whales in SWUS (the whole point of Blackfish) are kept in small enclosures. How do you see whales at SWGC? Oh that's right you hope on a boat and go out to sea. Honest question, how are, as the GP, supposed to do our bit to save wildlife if we know nothing about it? That's why we have zoos and marine parks. There's this term called edutainment. Entertainment while learning. Have you seen the dolphin show before? It literally spends the duration of the show talking about the history of dolphins and facts about how and where they live. Is that what you call doing tricks for entertainment?

Ok got some news for you; It doesn't happen. It's illegal in Australia to catch Dolphins from the wild. Has been since the mid 90's. Yes they make money. So what? They also invest money into research, rescue animals, and as much as is needed in the top level care of their own animals. Thats not even going into greater environmental awareness people have after visiting the park.

That happens at Sea World in Australia does it?

Yeah, people who spread misinformation to fit their agendas are nutters.

As a former animal care worker I feel pretty qualified to offer an opinion here. I've never encountered any mis treatment of animals, I've never heard anyone suggest the mistreatment of animals. I've never heard anyone say 'we can't spend the money on that' or 'that treatment is too expensive' I've never heard anyone say 'we'll convince parks and wildlife to let us keep that animal' or 'everyone RSPCA are coming, shred those incriminating documents' Sea World are very transparent with government agencies, and they provide facilities to parks and wildlife as needed. They spent $2million on a quarantine centre that makes no money. They fund research projects. They monitor their animals closely. They had a mystery disease go through their fairy penguin population, and when they couldn't be certain they knew what the cause was, they built an entirely new exhibit. The idea of boycotting the park based on misinformation spread by animal rights nutters about a different park is mental, and you are wrong.

If you care so much about these majestic creatures, why don't I pose you this question. Would you release a dolphin into the wild, who is unfit for survival in the wild?

I don't agree with keeping orcas in captivity. And I also have seen the Blackfish a couple of times. But I think what SW here on he GC does is different from the US SWs. The ones here on the GC have either been rescued and are no longer capable of returning to the wild, or were born in captivity. The Dolphins live in sandy bottom enclosures, which is much better than glass enclosures. Yes I don't agree with animal captivity if they are being mistreated or are forced to do tricks. But the Dolphins perform natural behaviours (just search on YouTube) and they don't do tricks through hoops or balls on their noses. I think the work SW GC does is great, and is an essential part for our sea life. As shown today they returned a dolphin to wild after being rescued 7 weeks ago. People continue to complain after SeaWorlds, but the same could be said about zoos. Animals are kept in enclosures. And some do tricks. But I believe that it is important to educate people about our wildlife and the importance of them. I have done some study at university on climate change, pollution, etc and some many species are endangered and are ending affected from human actions. It's with places like Sea World GC, Australia Zoo, etc people can be educated about wildlife and appreciate the animals beauty.