Sea World are promoting a new attraction "Creatures of the Deep" that is scheduled for 2015: Creatures From The Deep - Coming Soon at Sea World I wonder what species it would feature (possibly Japanese spider crab, Tasmanian giant crab, etc.?)?
Sea World is currently holding a male Risso's dolphin rescued in early November that is still underweight and weak. If the animal survives there is no guarantee that he will be released.
Sea World debuts new dolphin show for school holidays | Australian Theme Park News | Gold Coast Theme Park Information and Reviews
According to this article Seaworld is working in conjunction with a Chinese real estate company to construct a theme park in China (where according to the article it would be easier to source wild-caught dolphins from.........) Cookies must be enabled. | The Australian
I have some concerns about this development and I hope that SeaWorld know what they are doing. If there are any concerns raised about where the dolphins come from then it will damage Seaworlds reputation, and I feel rightfully so.
Sorry for the late update but unfortunately the Risso's dolphin had to be euthanised: Risso's Dolphin at Sea World, Gold Coast, Australia
Three gentoo penguin chicks have hatched: https://au.news.yahoo.com/qld/a/30319350/penguin-chicks-join-gold-coast-colony/
A nine-month-old bottlenose dolphin has been rescued: ?Beachy? the stranded baby dolphin taken to Sea World | Gladstone Observer
A dugong rescued in Merimbula Lake (NSW) is being rehabilitated at Sea World, with the intent of eventually releasing it in Moreton Bay: No Cookies | Gold Coast Bulletin
Update on the dugong; We’re pleased to provide you with an update about the Dugong that was rescued by the Sea World Rescue Team, National Parks and Wildlife Service (New South Wales) and Sea Life Sydney Aquarium. He is eating a healthy amount of sea grass and is calm and relaxed in his current environment. We are continuing to provide him with constant care, including medicines to assist with his skin lesions, which are improving. We remain hopeful for his full recovery and a release to Moreton Bay.
A man has been taken to hospital after being bitten by a wild "brown snake" (presumably Eastern brown?) at Sea World: No Cookies | Gold Coast Bulletin