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ORLANDO – October 30, 2026 -- SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration returns to its Orlando, San Diego and San Antonio parks from early November into early January, and it is included with park admission.

Orlando brings back its orca show Miracles from Nov. 6

SeaWorld Orlando's celebration runs Nov. 6 through Jan. 4 on select dates, with millions of lights and more decorations than ever before. Miracles pairs a holiday soundtrack with orcas, and Annual Pass Members get an exclusive presentation time.

O Wondrous Night retells the first Christmas with more than 30 carols, life-size puppets and live animals. The Sea of Trees dances around a 70-foot centerpiece across the lagoon, and guests can meet Rudolph in Rudolph's Christmas Town. Ice skating at Bayside Stadium, Dinner with Santa and the Sesame Street Christmas Breakfast cost extra. A New Year's Eve fireworks send-off follows on Dec. 31.

United States – October 22, 2026 -- SeaWorld's Animal Rescue Teams have helped rescue more than 43,000 sick, injured and orphaned animals over more than 60 years, and they remain on call 24/7/365.

Thirteen rescued beluga whales have arrived in the United States

Two successful transports have brought the 13 beluga to the US. They are part of an international mission to save 30 beluga whales, described as one of the largest and most complex marine mammal rescue efforts ever undertaken.

Rescue teams work with government agencies and zoos around the clock

SeaWorld's animal care, veterinary and rescue experts partner with state, local and federal agencies, stranding networks, zoos and aquariums, and conservationists. The goal in every case is rehabilitation and a return to the wild.

San Antonio – October 22, 2026 -- Thirteen beluga whales from a closed marine park in Canada have now arrived at U.S. aquariums, completing two transports in what the rescue partners call one of the largest and most complex marine mammal rescues ever attempted.

The whales belong to a group of 30 belugas at a Canadian park that could no longer support their long-term care. Several accredited aquariums, including SeaWorld, were invited earlier this year to help build a rescue plan.

Two transports have placed 13 belugas in Texas and Illinois

On October 22, 2026, SeaWorld San Antonio welcomed two rescued belugas, and Shedd Aquarium in Chicago received four. On Aug. 4, SeaWorld San Antonio took in seven more.

Georgia Aquarium, SeaWorld San Diego and Oceanogràfic Valencia in Spain are slated to receive whales in future rescues. Mystic Aquarium is taking no animals but is providing additional capacity and support.