According to an official statement from SeaWorld, the company has seen a decrease in profits, attendance and stock since the release of the 2013 documentary Blackfish. This film took aim at the aquatic attractions theme park regarding the dangers of Orca (Killer) Whales in captivity. Despite a huge PR campaign to battle animal activists and regain some clout with potential visitors, SeaWorld's profits have dropped 84%. Read more on this news below. Read More »
After the release of the revealing documentary about the treatment of Orcas in captivity, Blackfish, the theme park SeaWorld has been under a lot of scrutiny. One of the fallouts from the negative image portrayed in the documentary was the departure of many musical acts set to perform at this year's "Bands, Beer and BBQ Festival." Despite the other acts leaving the event and controversy surrounding the theme park, musicians Kid Rock and Allan Jackson have signed on to headline the festival. Read More »