# United Parks & Resorts

> United Parks & Resorts is the theme-park operator formerly known as SeaWorld Entertainment. It runs 13 parks across seven U.S. markets plus a licensed park in Abu Dhabi, under brands including SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Discovery Cove, Sesame Place, Aquatica, Adventure Island and Water Country USA. The business pairs roller coasters and water rides with one of the world's largest zoological collections and a rescue program that has helped more than 43,000 animals. It drew about 21.2 million guests and $1.7 billion in revenue in fiscal 2025.

- **Founded:** 1964
- **Headquarters:** Orlando, Florida, United States
- **Founders:** Milton Shedd (Co-founder (SeaWorld, 1964)), Ken Norris (Co-founder (SeaWorld, 1964)), David DeMott (Co-founder (SeaWorld, 1964)), George Millay (Co-founder (SeaWorld, 1964))
- **Team size:** ~3,300 core employees (plus large seasonal workforce)
- **Products:** SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Discovery Cove, Sesame Place, Aquatica
- **Notable:** Rescued and helped more than 43,000 animals over the company's history., Operates one of the world's largest zoological collections and is an accredited leader in animal care., Grew from a single 1964 San Diego marine park into a seven-brand, 13-park operator.

## Products & services

- **SeaWorld** — Marine-life theme parks in Orlando, San Antonio and San Diego combining coasters and rides with animal habitats and shows.
- **Busch Gardens** — Thrill-ride and wildlife theme parks in Tampa Bay (Africa theme) and Williamsburg (European theme).
- **Discovery Cove** — All-inclusive Orlando reservation park offering dolphin swims and snorkeling in a resort-style setting.
- **Sesame Place** — Sesame Street-themed family parks in Philadelphia and San Diego aimed at young children.
- **Aquatica** — Waterpark brand in Orlando and San Antonio with slides and animal encounters.
- **Adventure Island & Water Country USA** — Regional water parks in Tampa and Williamsburg.
- **SeaWorld Abu Dhabi** — A marine-life park on Yas Island operated under license by Miral, opened 2023 - the brand's first international location.

## Achievements

- Rescued and helped more than 43,000 animals over the company's history.
- Operates one of the world's largest zoological collections and is an accredited leader in animal care.
- Grew from a single 1964 San Diego marine park into a seven-brand, 13-park operator.
- Opened the brand's first international park, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, in 2023 via a licensing model.
- Reported record in-park per-capita spending of $36.81 in fiscal 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2024-02** — SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. renamed United Parks & Resorts Inc.; NYSE ticker changed from SEAS to PRKS.
- **2025-02** — Reported fiscal 2024 results with roughly 21.6 million guests and about $1.76 billion in revenue.
- **2026-02** — Reported fiscal 2025 results: 21.2 million guests, $1.7 billion revenue, net income of $168.4 million and record in-park per-capita spending of $36.81.

## Links

- Website: https://unitedparks.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/united-parks-resorts
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/seaworld
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seaworld/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeaWorld
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seaworld

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Last updated: 2026-08-13