Posted on Saturday, 12th November 2011 by Dave Parfitt

Our family has seen “The Lion King” countless times – in the theater, on stage, in 3D, and at home.  We rushed to see Disneynature’s African Cats and help “Save the Savanna.” Therefore, when we had a chance to see the big cats during a sleepover experience at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, we couldn’t resist.  Continue after the [...]

Tags: California, Cheetah, Lion, san diego, san diego zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Tiger
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Posted on Monday, 27th June 2011 by Dave Parfitt

Taking a page out of Disneynature’s book, SeaWorld launched a new initiative called SeaWorld Pictures.  The first film released by the division is “Turtle: The Incredible Journey”, which premiered in 3D on Tuesday, June 21 at SeaWorld San Diego.  The film’s premiere also corresponded with the grand opening of the new Turtle Reef exhibit also [...]

Tags: California, DIS Interview, Nick Stringer, san diego, Scott Helmstedter, sea turtle, SeaWorld, Turtle Reef, Turtle: The Incredible Journey
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Posted on Friday, 12th June 2009 by Dave Parfitt

On my recent trip to SeaWorld San Diego, I was able to chat with one of the killer whale trainers, Jennifer Fuhs (pronounced “foos”).  Now I’ve observed animal behavior for parts of my career, but nothing on this scale – so I had a tinge of jealousy towards Jennifer.  However, I put that jealousy aside, [...]

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Posted on Thursday, 4th June 2009 by Dave Parfitt

It’s not often you get to dine with a superstar.  I had the opportunity recently, and I jumped at it.  I was at SeaWorld in San Diego, California, and booked the Dine with Shamu lunch so I could meet SeaWorld’s most famous celebrity up close.  I invite you to join us for lunch, and read [...]

Tags: animals, California, conservation, killer whale, san diego, Sea World, Shamu
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Posted on Sunday, 15th February 2009 by Pete Werner

On our last visit to Southern California in April 2008, Walter and I took a trip to the Wild Animal Park in San Diego – part of the San Diego Zoo.  I figured that since Walter is such a good sport about being dragged thru any number of Disney theme parks on either coast, the [...]

Tags: Disneyland, san diego, san diego zoo, wild animal park
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