By Rebecca Stewart

Seaworld is to scrap theatrical orca performances as part of a wider business review in response to criticisms that the San Diego attraction mistreats the animals it keeps captive.

During a webcast yesterday (9 November), the brand’s chief executive Joel Manby said he had taken on board visitors’ concerns regarding the theme park’s Shamu stadium whale circus.

“Guests want to know that they’re making a difference for the world we share and our parks deliver on that promise,” he said, and added that a new orca experience will “highlight more f the species’ natural behaviours.”

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Source: The Drum