Sea World in San Diego has been under a lot of pressure lately, mostly from people objecting to the manner in which orcas (killer whales) are kept there or even to that orcas are kept at all. Whether out of altruism or other factors, Sea World recently offered a free pass to active duty service members, veterans, and their family members. I took advantage of that offer. Dillon and I checked out a place we had not likely visited since we lived in San Diego back in the early ’80s.
We did not go to any of the “shows” at which orcas, dolphins, etc., perform. Apparently, Sea World has decided to change its orca shows so that they will reflect more of the animals’ natural behavior. I am acquainted with people who favor what Sea World does, including people who work with the animals, and those who oppose it. I went to Sea World to see animals, fish, and other creatures who live in the sea, and I found it fascinating. Here’s a video of our visit.