The debate has raged for years. Animals used in theme park shows are important in educating the public on particular species, some say. ...more

February 26, 2010

SeaWorld in San Diego will suspend the Shamu show for a third day on Friday after a trainer was killed by an orca in Orlando. ...more

February 25, 2010

Trainers will continue working with a killer whale that grabbed one of their colleagues and dragged her underwater, killing her, but SeaWorld said Thursday it is reviewing its procedures after the attack. ...more

February 25, 2010

Four patrons at Walt Disney World theme parks and two at the Universal Orlando Resort complained of injuries or illnesses from October through December, according to the latest quarterly report from the state. ...more

February 13, 2010

It's no longer necessary to actually go to Busch Gardens or Adventure Island to see what it looks like. ...more

January 23, 2010

"Do you have a medical condition that necessitates marijuana? Do you have a way with words? If so, Westword wants you to join the ranks as our freelance marijuana-dispensary reviewer." ...more

November 1, 2009

Eight patrons of Walt Disney World theme parks complained of injuries or illnesses from July through September, according to the latest quarterly report from the state. ...more

October 23, 2009

Walt Disney World theme parks reported eight patrons complained of injuries or illnesses from July through September, according to the latest quarterly state report. ...more

October 22, 2009

Busch Gardens may be closer to having a new owner. Blackstone Group LP, a New York-based investment firm, is looking into a deal to buy Anheuser-Busch InBev's theme parks, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. It cited an unidentified source. ...more

September 24, 2009

Blackstone Group LP, a New York-based investment firm, is looking into a possible deal to buy Anheuser-Busch InBev's theme parks, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. ...more

September 23, 2009