PRKS - Leadership updates

Massive New 38,000-Square-Foot Habitat Opens to Rave Reviews as it Showcases Majestic Lions and Spotted Hyenas Through Immersive Viewing Areas, Interactive Elements and Innovative Animal-Care Features TAMPA, Fla., July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay officially opened the all-new Lion & Hyena Ridge on Saturday, July 25. As part of a $200 million planned five-year investment, the habitat is one of the world's most immersive animal habitats and the newest addition to the park's award-winning zoological collection. The opening of Lion & Hyena Ridge anchors Busch Gardens' ongoing transformation, with additional new attractions, park enhancements and more planned for the future.

Industry Veteran to Lead Park During More Than $100 Million Investment in New Attractions and Park EnhancementsCLICK HERE FOR HIGH-RES MEDIA ASSETSTAMPA, Fla., June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay today announced the appointment of Jon Vigue as the park's new President, ushering in a new era of growth and innovation at one of America's most iconic theme parks in the midst of a more than $100 million investment in new attractions and park enhancements. A respected attractions industry leader with nearly 30 years of experience, Vigue joins Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

NEW YORK, Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P MidCap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600: United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS) will replace Foot Locker Inc. (NYSE:FL) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Monday, September 8. S&P MidCap 400 constituent Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. (NYSE:DKS) is acquiring Foot Locker in a deal expected to be completed soon, pending final closing conditions.TechnipFMC plc (NYSE:FTI) will replace Skechers USA Inc. (NYSE:SKX) in the S&P MidCap 400 effective prior to the opening of trading on Friday, September 12. 3G Capital is acquiring Skechers USA in a deal expected to be complete

Members will be among the first to ride beginning May 16 during the park's monumental 50thAnniversary Celebration festivities, including a special lookback presentation, 1970s music, fireworks and more DOWNLOAD MEDIA ASSETS HERE WILLIAMSBURG, Va., May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hear the howl as The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf's Revenge, Busch Gardens Williamsburg's newest and most immersive family attraction is unleashed on May 23 as North America's longest family inverted coaster. Members will be among the first to ride starting on May 16 during the park's 50th anniversary celebration. Members will also get additional exclusive ride times on May 17 and 18.

DOWNLOAD MEDIA ASSETS HERE ORLANDO, Fla., March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld Orlando has reached a historic milestone – 1,000 manatee rescues – marking a significant step in the ongoing fight to protect this vulnerable species. This achievement highlights SeaWorld's leadership in marine conservation, reinforcing its critical role in rescue, rehabilitation and return efforts. SeaWorld Orlando has spent nearly five decades committed to marine wildlife conservation and rescue. Since 1976, SeaWorld Orlando's dedicated rescue team has operated one of only three critical care f

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Five manatees were flown more than 1,000 miles to their temporary homes in Florida, marking a crucial conservation achievement following over two years of successful rescue efforts by four zoological and marine institutions. In an intricate operation, the manatees were placed in custom-built containers to help them travel safely and then driven to the Cincinnati International Airport at the DHL Express Global hub. All of the manatees were loaded onto a specially scheduled DHL cargo plane to head to Florida, where they will complete

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: PRKS), a leading theme park and entertainment company, today announced that James "Jim" Mikolaichik will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Treasurer effective Nov. 11, 2024. Mr. Mikolaichik brings over 30 years of global financial and strategic planning experience to United Parks & Resorts. Throughout his career, he has overseen all aspects of financial business strategy, including planning, budgeting and forecasting, reporting, accounting, risk management, and corporate development, while driving business transformation and process improvements across organizations. Most recently, he served as