Sea the World with Cindy Simmons

Sea the World with Cindy Simmons

If you’re an amusement park thrill seeker, an animal lover who craves close encounters and rescue stories, or a travel junkie in search of one-of-a-kind experiences, this is your podcast. Go behind the scenes of SeaWorld in a whole new way as Cindy Simmons, a 10-year breast cancer survivor who’s seeing the world in a new light, shares an exciting journey of discovery with you. You’ll hear features and interviews with park insiders about new rides, seasonal events, animal experiences, conservation efforts, and more. Whether you’re a lifelong SeaWorld fan or just want to see what it’s about, have a listen.

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March 19, 2023 36 mins
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 thr...
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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!
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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 fa...
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SeaWorld isn't only a world-class theme park, but also a major hub for marine animal rescue and rehabilitation. Over the last 50+ years, SeaWorld has rescued and rehabilitated over 40,000 animals. But their conservation efforts don't stop there. Hear from Dr. Todd Robeck, Vice President of Conservation Research and Animal Health as he walks through SeaWorld's role in conservation through research and shares insights from some of th...
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 wa...
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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 he...
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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 ...
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When you think of marine life, you’re probably thinking dolphins, whales, or fish. But did you know that coral is alive… AND can have babies? Cindy and her daughter Luna take a deep dive with Justin Zimmermann, Supervisor of Aquariums for SeaWorld Orlando and the Florida Coral Rescue Center, to learn all about how SeaWorld and its partners are helping to rescue and care for Florida coral. As Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease continue...
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When you think of SeaWorld your first thought might not be food but SeaWorld head chef Alessio Selleri joins Cindy to talk about how elevating your dining experience with food festivals and locally sourced foods from all over the world make your visit feel like a fine dining world tour. Where do SeaWorld's Italian restaurants get their olive oil from? Their sea salt? How do the bakeries on-site bake for a full theme park of hung...
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January 1, 2022 22 mins
SeaWorld’s newest thrills include some of the steepest, tallest, fastest coasters of their kind in North America and the world. Exciting new experiences that twist, turn, and swirl are sure to get hearts pumping, inspire fans, and educate SeaWorld's youngest guests.


Steepest beyond vertical drop in Florida: SeaWorld Orlando's new Ice Breaker roller coaster, will feature four airtime filled launches, both backwards and forwards, c...
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December 20, 2021 17 mins
Join Lori Cherry, PR Director at SeaWorld Orlando as she gives you a behind-the-scenes look at SeaWorld’s very merry Christmas Celebration. Santa has almost arrived and is gifting our coaster fans with a surprise announcement at the end of this show.

Whether you’re someone who jumps on decorating for Christmas in July or waits until Christmas Eve to finish your shopping, the Christmas Spirit at Sea World will fill your and your fami...
In this episode of Sea The World, Cindy speaks with Animal Rescue Specialist. Maggie Mariolis about manatee rescue efforts.

November marks the start of National Manatee Awareness Month, and it couldn’t come at a more critical time for the species. Florida’s manatees are currently experiencing an Unusual Mortality Event (UME) – a larger than normal number of fatalities among a given marine mammal population. This year has seen a rec...
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Learn the science of the scare! Hear how the SeaWorld team produces Halloween fun for everyone, how we work to engage all the senses for Fall fun, and so much more! Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at these scary good, must-see events.

It’s time to “Sea the World” with our guest host and media personality, Cindy Simmons! SeaWorld’s official new podcast will take you behind the scenes to explore our fascinating events and park experi...
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October 10, 2021 46 secs
If you’re an amusement park thrill seeker, an animal lover who craves close encounters and rescue stories, or a travel junkie in search of one-of-a-kind experiences, this is your podcast. Go behind the scenes of SeaWorld in a whole new way as Cindy Simmons, a 10-year breast cancer survivor who’s seeing the world in a new light, shares an exciting journey of discovery with you. You’ll hear features and interviews with park insiders ...
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