SeaWorld San Diego Cleared to Open Ahead of Rivals Under Zoo Rules
- California is among the last states to reopen its theme parks
- San Diego attraction features shows by whales, dolphins
The main entrance at SeaWorld is seen closed in San Diego, Calif., on Aug. 8.
Photographer: RBL/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images via Getty ImagesSeaWorld Entertainment Inc. won permission to reopen its California theme park, one of the company’s largest, under provisions reserved for zoos.
The park was cleared to welcome guests to its outdoor areas, though indoor aquariums must stay closed, according to Tegan Glasheen, a spokesman for San Diego County, which confirmed the decision Wednesday. The attraction’s rides will also remain closed.