SeaWorld San Antonio is working to push its conservation and rescue initiatives through two new projects.
- SeaWorld trying to showcase rescues through attractions
- Discovery Point Attraction opened last year
- Wave Breaker the Rescue Coaster set to open soon
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A year ago, SeaWorld announced it would be phasing out its controversial killer whale shows over time across the country.
"We're still going to have killer whales in our shows for the next 30 to 40 years. Some things will remain the same, but some things will be different," said Carl Lum, Seaworld San Antonio park president.
The company's mission is mirroring more of what people want to see in 2017 when it comes to their parks.
"Our SeaWorld Rescues are just another great story that we have and people want to be part of those great stories," project manager Larry Giles said.
The first project is the Discovery Point attraction that opened last year. It gives guests an up-close look at Dolphins and other marine life.
"So, the first launch will be up over the top then you're off on your adventure," Giles said.
After more than two years, crews are putting the final touches on Wave Breaker the Rescue Coaster. Riders will buckle into jet-ski style seats and set off on a mission while racing over the lake.
"You're going to get a mission, tell you what we're doing with SeaWorld Rescues and just like any urgency, you got to get there quick. The door (is) going to open and we're going to shoot out of that thing," Giles said.
It's been about 10 years since SeaWorld San Antonio opened a new roller coaster. Meanwhile, the park's orca Takara is pregnant and set to give birth to the corporation's last whale this spring.