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    Wondering what happened to the hippos and gorillas that were promoted as future exhibits?
     
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    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.
     
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    Turns out Creatures of the Deep will just be an animatronic exhibition.......
     
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    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.........)

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    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.
     
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    Sorry for the late update but unfortunately the Risso's dolphin had to be euthanised: Risso's Dolphin at Sea World, Gold Coast, Australia
     
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    A dugong rescued in Merimbula Lake (NSW) is being rehabilitated at Sea World, with the intent of eventually releasing it in Moreton Bay:

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    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.
     
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    A man has been taken to hospital after being bitten by a wild "brown snake" (presumably Eastern brown?) at Sea World:

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    Four king penguin chicks have hatched so far this year:

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