About Sea World
Sea World is a major marine theme park located on Sea World Drive at Main Beach on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Opened in 1971, it combines marine animal exhibits, presentations and rescue facilities with amusement rides and attractions. Notable for its dolphin, seal and penguin exhibits, roller coasters and family entertainment, it operates as part of Village Roadshow Theme Parks and focuses on marine education, conservation and visitor entertainment within the Gold Coast's Broadwater area.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large waterfront theme park on The Spit at Main Beach with marine animal habitats, daily dolphin, seal and penguin presentations, aquarium exhibits, thrill and family rides including roller coasters, children's areas such as Nickelodeon Land, live shows, animal encounter experiences, retail shops and dining outlets set around landscaped grounds overlooking the Broadwater.
Key highlights
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Dolphin, seal and penguin presentations and habitats
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Polar Bear Shores and Penguin Encounter exhibits
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Roller coasters including Leviathan, Jet Rescue and Storm Coaster
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Nickelodeon Land family and children's rides
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Marine animal rescue, research and education facilities
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Aquarium and shark and ray exhibits
History of Sea World
Opened on 30 October 1971 at Surfers Paradise by founder Keith Williams and relocated to its current site on The Spit at Main Beach in August 1972. It expanded from a marine park with dolphin shows to a major theme park under Village Roadshow Theme Parks, adding rides, aquariums and marine research and rescue operations over subsequent decades.
Culture & Context
Operates as a centre for marine education and conservation awareness for visitors, supporting marine wildlife rescue and rehabilitation through the Sea World Foundation and promoting understanding of Australian marine environments.
Route
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