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  PETAenEspanol.com: DESTINOS MORTALES
Sea World, que posee la mayoría de las orcas y delfines en cautiverio en los Estados Unidos, tiene una de los peores historiales de atención a los animales.
Six Flags Marine World ni puede mantener felices a sus propios empleados, sin mencionar a los animales.
Marine World también recibió a un elefante de dos años, quien debía permanecer con su madre por un mínimo de 10 años, de un zoológico.
www.peta.org /feat/deadly/index-esp.html   (1285 words)

  
 Six Flags Marine World - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The new and improved Marine World opened to visitors in 1986, and remained under control of the non-profit Marine World Foundation until the park defaulted on its debt to the City of Vallejo, and thus became owned by the city, in 1996.
Marine World continues to showcase its marine mammals and is currently home to the Orca Shouka, who was at the Six Flags park in Ohio until 2004.
Six Flags filed for the trademarking of "Six Flags Discovery Kingdom" which is said to feature Thrill Rides, Land Animal Attractions, and Oceanarium Attractions.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Six_Flags_Marine_World   (1263 words)

  
 IDA Campaigns, Elephants
SFMW is one of 38 theme parks throughout North America and Europe operated by the Six Flags Corporation.
In March 2001, two former Marine World employees submitted sworn testimony to the U.S. Department of Agriculture attesting to animal beatings, neglect, suffering and terror caused by inadequate veterinary care, improper housing, mishandling by untrained and unqualified personnel, and exposure to noise from thrill rides and growing crowds at the park.
The Six Flags’ elephant facility is located in close proximity to two large roller coasters as well as being bordered by a noisy highway.
www.idausa.org /campaigns/elephants/sixflagsfact.html   (672 words)

  
 Save Elephants in Zoos
Kuba alleges that City of Vallejo police officers and Six Flags Marine World employees have conspired to keep peaceful, law abiding citizens from exercising their constitutional rights of free speech for years at the publicly owned theme park for no other reason than that they disagree with the activists' views and opinions.
Activists are protesting Six Flags Marine World because of the park's "appalling and inhumane" record of mistreating the animals they hold captive for profit.
Between 1997 (when Six Flags took over management of Marine World) and 2001, at least 27 of the park's animals died prematurely, including both orcas (i.e., killer whales), five elephants, two dolphins, a sea lion, a camel, numerous sheep, two kangaroos and at least ten wallabies.
www.savezooelephants.com /six_flags2.html   (621 words)

  
 Save Wild Elephants.com: Six Flags Marine World and Wild Safari
Both Six Flags facilities deprive these intelligent, sensitive animals of their most basic needs, including the opportunity to walk great distances, forage, explore, play, and socialize in a herd environment.
Furthermore, the exhibits at Marine World are located in close proximity to rides, causing stress to the elephants who endure vibrations and constant noise.
Six Flags has accrued numerous violations to the minimum standards of care established in the federal Animal Welfare Act.
www.savewildelephants.com /sixflags.asp   (536 words)

  
 Six Flags Discovery Kingdom | Theme Park
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is the only combination wildlife park, theme park and oceanarium in the world.
The non-profit Marine World Foundation continued to operate the park until 1996 when they failed to make their debt payment to the city of Vallejo due to declining attendance.
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is located in Vallejo, 25 miles from Oakland, 30 miles from San Francisco and 55 miles from Sacramento.
www.ultimaterollercoaster.com /themeparks/locator/park/sfmw_ca.shtml   (587 words)

  
 Six Flags Discovery Kingdom - Marine World Vallejo Photos & Information
The officials at Six Flags Marine World describe their park as a one of a kind amusement park, wildlife park and oceanarium.
With 15 world class roller coasters to its name, Six Flags holds the record for most roller coaster excitement in one venue.
Six Flags' Medusa, a $15 million, 150-foot-tall, purple and green serpentine supercoaster, is giving riders a thrill.
www.beachcalifornia.com /sixflags.html   (560 words)

  
 Six Flags Marine World :: Northern California's First Dolphin Touch and Feeding Experience Comes to Six Flags Marine ...
Six Flags Marine World is located in Vallejo, California, off of Interstate 80, just 30 miles northeast of San Francisco, 50 miles southwest of Sacramento and near the Napa Valley Wine Country.
Six Flags, Inc. is a publicly held corporation with offices in New York City and Oklahoma City.
SIX FLAGS and all related indicia are trademarks of Six Flags Theme Parks Inc. (R), (TM) and (C) 2005.
sev.prnewswire.com /entertainment/20050131/SFM10331012005-1.html   (764 words)

  
 Six Flags - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Six Flags (NYSE: SIX) is the world's largest chain of amusement parks and theme parks and is headquartered in New York City.
The Six Flags chain began in 1961 with the creation of Six Flags Over Texas by Angus G. Wynne at Arlington in Tarrant County, which featured (in the beginning) a Native American village, a gondola ride, a railroad, some Wild West shows, a stagecoach ride, and "Skull Island", a pirate-themed adventure attraction.
Six Flags also announced that it would be moving all of its corporate operations to New York City.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Six_Flags   (1402 words)

  
 IDA Campaigns
to M/S Six Flags Marine World, 2001 Marine World Parkway, Vallejo, Calif..
Marine World’s lack of experience in care of baby elephants and the questionable affiliations of its research director should preclude FWS from issuing a permit to send these elephants to this amusement/theme park.
Marine World’s elephant research director is a spokesperson and breeding consultant for Ringling Bros. Circus; he has termed the circus’ care of elephants “excellent” despite USDA findings that the Ringling forcibly separates 18-month old babies from their mothers and handled a baby in a manner that contributed to his death.
www.idausa.org /campaigns/marine/marineletter011602.html   (3214 words)

  
 Bad Time at Six Flags Marine World Security
Such cameras, if Six Flags could afford to install them, would probably be installed in the ticket counters and around attractions before they're installed in the gate area, one of the most secure areas of the park.
It would be great if Six Flags could focus on each and every guest as they go through the security checkpoint, but the problem is that they want to limit the delay at the gate, and get guests into the park as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Six Flags did not have proper responses, that's for sure, but as a warning to ALL THEME PARK GUESTS, always be aware of your surroundings.
www.themeparkinsider.com /news/response.cfm?ID=2100   (2997 words)

  
 Six Flags Travel Center
Six Flags' unique form of entertainment was born in the imagination of Texas oil barren Angus Wynne, the father of the modern-day theme park.
Six Flags' fun, family environments comprise innovative rides and exciting attractions including live shows, cutting-edge thrill rides, games, kid friendly play areas, land animals, marine mammals, concerts, and special events.
Six Flags parks are located in or around 34 of the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S. Six Flags Wild Safari's 350-acre wildlife preserve in New Jersey is the largest drive-through safari outside of Africa
www.sixflagstravel.com   (409 words)

  
 SatSights » Six Flags Marine World   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Six Flags Marine World is an amusement and animal park located in Vallejo, California.
The park started as Marine World, a nonprofit animal-only park in Redwood City, California in 1968.
Where Marine World used to be in Redwood City became known as Redwood Shores, a business area that is now home to the headquarters of Oracle Corporation, though the road that led to the park is still known as Marine World Parkway.
www.satsights.com /?p=58   (458 words)

  
 Six Flags renames Marine World 'Discovery Kingdom'
Six Flags is also implementing the Wiggles into the kiddie sections in some of their parks.
Of course Six flags wouldn't hesitate to borrow some brand identification from Disney using "Kingdom", and of course swipe a bit of marine prestiege from SeaWorld, by borrowing "Discovery" from their exclusive Discovery Cove park in Florida.
The name "Marine World" had a very special meaning to myself and lots of others who grew up with, or were regulars at, the old park in Belmont as well as the original Vallejo park.
www.themeparkinsider.com /flume/200701/280   (940 words)

  
 Marine World Loss
On August 14, 2000 Six Flags Marine World's sole surviving orca, Vigga, died from a heart and lung infection.
Six Flags is a large amusement park that clearly does not need to exploit marine mammals to make a profit.
Marine World is currently seeking another orca for display.
www.peoriahs.org /marineworldloss.html   (157 words)

  
 ThrillNetwork.com :: New Arrivals at Six Flags Marine World
The 4,000-pound, 16-foot-long orca seems to be settling into her new, bigger, two-million-gallon pool just fine and should be ready to meet visitors by the end of the week, according to whale trainers and veterinarians who accompanied Shouka on the five-hour flight.
The 10-year-old orca was born at Marineland Antibes, a marine life park in France, and has been placed on a long-term loan with the Six Flags organization, first at its Aurora, Ohio, park and now at Six Flags Marine World.
Six Flags Marine World is an accredited member of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums (www.ammpa.org) and the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (www.aza.org).
www.thrillnetwork.com /stories_view.php/261   (527 words)

  
 Six Flags Marine World   (Site not responding. Last check: )
In Vallejo, board a private motorcoach connecting from the Vallejo Ferry Terminal to Six Flags Marine World Theme Park.
Meet Bugs Bunny, his friends and members of the Justice League; explore Tava's new Jungle Land; cool down from the beautiful sunshine on various water rides; breeze through the air on rollercoaster rides and share a lot of excitement with resident animals and friends.
Six Flags package includes round trip transportation to and from Vallejo, 20-minute shuttle bus to and from Six Flags, and park admission.
www.blueandgoldfleet.com /sixflags.htm   (224 words)

  
 ThrillNetwork.com :: TN Exclusive: Jeff Jouett of Marine World
During a recent visit to Six Flags Marine World, ThrillNetwork’s Tom Zeliff had a chance to sit down with Six Flags Marine World Public Relations Manager Jeff Jouett and chat about the new Zonga and other future plans for the park.
Marine World is 35 years old, and known Nationally and Internationally as a great animal park, and now we have a mix of rides.
So we may see Six Flags purchasing the park in the next 4 years and at that point during the negotiations it would be a good time to renegotiate everything about the park, including the point of all this, the current height limit.
www.thrillnetwork.com /stories_view.php/2129/tn_exclusive_jeff_jouett_marine_world.html   (1681 words)

  
 Six Flags Marine World   (Site not responding. Last check: )
If the rumors all hold true, the park could be renamed Six Flags Discovery Kingdom at about the same time that Six Flags steals the Flags name from Magic Mountain, Darien Lake and Elitch Gardens.
I’m assuming that the hope is that when the newspapers all talk about how Shapiro is playing Capture the Flag with some of the parks, they will mention the renaming of Marine World as well.
The trademark filing has gone live and is a rather smart move I think since the “Marine World” name never has properly reflected the many sides of the park from thrill rides to the various animal exhibits, both land and marine life, present in the park.
www.screamscape.com /html/six_flags_marine_world.htm   (733 words)

  
 Six Flags Marine World - Vallejo, CA 94589 - Reviews: Amusement Parks
This Six Flags park is smaller than most, but they do offer some great marine animal shows and exhibits that you don't normally get at a roller coaster park.
Zonga, their "newest" roller coaster, which actually was relocated from Six Flags Astroworld, which was relocated from the fair circut in germany, is the best example ive ever seen of an amazing roller coaster ruined by the general public's fears of being hurt on a ride.
This ride used to only have lapbars, and had about a 10 foot longer drop, but six flags decided to change it, so the G forces would be lowered, and people would feel safer.
www.insiderpages.com /b/3548307340   (2590 words)

  
 MultiVu - SIX FLAGS MARINE WORLD TO UNVEIL TAVA'S JUNGLELAND- A SPECTACULAR NEW KIDS' ADVENTURE AREA FEATURING SEVEN ...
Six Flags Marine World opens for the 2006 season on Saturday, March 4, and now is the best time to become part of the family fun and excitement with a Season Pass for $69.99 when buying four or more and 74.99 individually.
Six Flags Marine World is located in Vallejo, Calif., off Interstate 80, just 30 miles northeast of San Francisco, 50 miles southwest of Sacramento and near the Napa Valley Wine Country.
Six Flags, Inc. is a publicly held corporation with corporate offices in New York City and Oklahoma City.
www.prnewswire.com /mnr/sixflags/23665   (974 words)

  
 Court Allows Activists to Protest Six Flags Marine World : Indybay
Six Flags and local police previously had denied animal rights activists the right to demonstrate despite the fact that the theme park is located on publicly-owned property.
The animal activists claim that Marine World has a history of premature and unnatural animal deaths including 6 orcas, 39 dolphins and at least 13 baby animals that have died prematurely under Marine World's care.
Since Six Flags bought Marine World in 1997, more than 28 animals have died including 5 elephants, 2 dolphins, a dozen kangaroos, wallabies, and both of the park’s orcas.
www.indybay.org /newsitems/2006/06/06/47752.php   (447 words)

  
 Six Flags Marine World   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Six Flags Marine World displayed Orcas from 1968 until 2000, when their last Orca, an adult female named Vigga, died.
Marine World has a small Orca stadium, which has since been used as a diving stadium.
However, recent photos show that no major changes were made to the pool, and it could easily be converted back into an Orca facility.
www.angelfire.com /gu/orcas/marineworld.html   (84 words)

  
 Six Flags Marine World Tickets Discount San Francisco Chinatown - The largest chinatown outside of Asia
Six Flags Marine World is a combination theme park, oceanarium and land animal park near San Francisco.
Six Flags Marine World is home to approximately 3,000 animals representing 300 different species including lions, tigers, sharks, white elephants and more!
SIX FLAGS and all related indicia are trademarks of Six Flags Theme Parks Inc. ®, ™ and © 2008.
www.sanfranciscochinatown.com /store/marineworld.html   (417 words)

  
 Six Flags Marine World (Theme Park)
Six Flags Marine World is the only park in the United States that offers a wildlife park, oceanarium, and theme park all in one place.
For more information call Six Flags at 707-643-6722 for recorded information or 707-556-5216 for group sales.
Six Flags Marine World is located in Vallejo, California on Highway 37, just off of Interstate 80, watch for the signs.
sfphototour.tripod.com /marineworld.html   (929 words)

  
 Six Flags :: New Name and Adventures Unveiled Today for Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
The park, newly branded Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, will let guests experience a one-of-a- kind adventure featuring a wide range of thrilling experiences, from interactions with exotic land animals and majestic marine life to rides and attractions that will delight families and guests of all ages.
Six Flags, Inc. is the world's largest regional theme park company.
SIX FLAGS and all related indicia are trademarks of Six Flags Theme Parks Inc. (C) 2007.
sev.prnewswire.com /entertainment/20070117/AQW01917012007-1.html   (1078 words)

  
 PASCO at Six Flags Marine World   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Our hands-on field exploration experiments allowed students to examine the properties of salt water and fresh water, compare water samples from locations around the park, investigate photosynthesis, measure the salinity of soil, and monitor weather conditions at the park.
Students discussed an Ocean Temperature Profile chart (at right) and the characteristics of various ocean layers, comparing the environment of the marine pool to conditions for marine mammals in the wild.
In this experiment, Six Flags provided two aquariums in their indoor classroom.
www.pasco.com /planet/marine_world_2b.html   (399 words)

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