Sea the World with Cindy Simmons

Back in March of 2018, a very special rescued baby beluga whale named Tyonek joined the SeaWorld San Antonio pod. As we celebrate his 5-year anniversary with us, we’re going to go inside his story and tell you about his special journey from rescue and rehabilitation to how he is thriving today. Join Cindy as she learns from the SeaWorld San Antonio Zoological team about the dire situation Tyonek was in back in 2018 and how he's thriving today.

Ever wonder how animals communicate with each other? Or how SeaWorld creates cold habitats in warm climates? Due to popular demand, this episode is dedicated to answering YOUR burning SeaWorld questions! Listeners from ages 4 and up told us what they wanted to know and we’ve got the answers! Cindy sits down with Dr. Christopher Dold, Chief Zoological Officer at SeaWorld to get to the bottom of these questions and so much more!

Are you a thrill-ride nut? A theme park fan? Does your family love to try ALL the rides? This is the episode for you! Did you ever wonder how engineers design those rides and what goes into building them? 2022 was AMAZING for thrill rides at SeaWorld with the opening of Ice Breaker and Emperor, but 2023 is going to be EPIC! In this episode, we’re going to go inside the innovation process and learn how SeaWorld is bringing the fastest, coolest, and most innovative thrill rides to life in 2023! Buckle up for a wild ride!

November is Manatee Awareness Month, and we have a story that is sure to stick with you long after the episode’s over. Hear from our veterinary and rescue teams about this special mother manatee, who was rescued after being severely injured by a boat strike, and the exemplary care the team has provided to ensure she and her calf have a chance to survive.

Who saw the funny viral Tik Tok video where it looked like sea lions were chasing beachgoers in California? It’s been viewed over 12M times! And when marine life is in the news, SeaWorld is often called in to share their expertise. Cindy sat down with Eric Otjen from SeaWorld San Diego to understand what exactly those magnificent pinnipeds were doing on that California beach, as well as learn about how SeaWorld rescues and cares for sea lions.

If you live for the kind of Halloween experience that really makes you scream, SeaWorld’s got you covered. Go "behind the screams" with Cindy as she discovers the terrifying characters and haunted houses that makes SeaWorld's Howl-O-Scream legendary. Cindy will be joined by Kyle Smith (and maybe even a special guest) to learn about the development, planning and execution of one of the scariest and terrifying Halloween experiences out there. It's a screaming good time!

It’s no secret that SeaWorld cares for thousands of species of marine animals. And what do all of these animals have in common? They live in or around water! just how much water do you think they manage? In this episode, Cindy will uncover the answer as she speaks with Chris Havel to learn about the fascinating way SeaWorld creates and maintains dynamic habitats that are perfect for each species. Hear all about exactly how much water SeaWorld uses and the steps they take to conserve this precious resource.

You ever wonder what it's like to work with dolphins? Then, you “dolphin-itely” can’t miss this Sea The World Episode! Cindy is joined by Allison Helms, an Animal Care Specialist at SeaWorld, who shares more about her incredible work with dolphins and many insights into these beautiful animals. Ever wonder what a dolphin eats? What type of personalities do they have? What different sounds they make? Most importantly, how can we help this species? Learn all about the connection we have with these incredible animals in this edition of Sea the World! It’s a "fin-tastic tale" that you won’t want to miss!

The SeaWorld Rescue teams have come to the aid of more than 40,000 sick, injured and orphaned animals in need, giving them a second chance at life. In this episode, Cindy speaks with Jody Westberg and Jon Peterson from the SeaWorld Rescue team to reflect on the special work that these Ambassadors do, the incredible animals that they have helped, and how we are all working to make a difference. Hear how we all can make an important impact on our world!