
MISSION BAY – SeaWorld San Diego announced a new attraction for summer 2011 will highlight up to 60 threatened or endangered sea turtles. In addition, the attraction will feature thousands of tropical fish and will include a large underwater viewing window. Turtles in the attraction’s nearly 300,000 gallon aquarium will include some more than 50 years old. The attraction will have interactive elements including a gaming wall and touch screen map where guests can track sea turtles in the oceans. There will also be a ride perfect for “tweens” who can spin in boats on their own rescue mission. The new sea turtle attraction will inform guests on how trash and pollution can affect the species. The exhibit will also feature two kreisel aquariums — one with jelly fish and one with trash that can be mistaken for food. Sea turtles often confuse the trash for food and can die after ingesting the items. SeaWorld said it will break ground for the attraction this month and construction will be complete in the summer of 2011.








