SeaWorld San Antonio has announced Turtle Reef, a new realm for 2019 that will enable guests to get an up-close look at endangered sea turtles along with two new family rides, Riptide Rescue and Sea Swinger.
At Turtle Reef guests will be just inches away from rescued sea turtles, along with hundreds of Caribbean fish, as they look into a 126,000 gallon coral reef-themed environment including a world-class biofiltration system.
The thrills continue with Riptide Rescue, where guests will set out on their own sea turtle rescue mission aboard this classic spinner ride. Completing the realm is Sea Swinger, a pendulum ride that will swing guests 180 degrees in both directions.
Located between the Rio Loco rapids ride and Shamu Station, Turtle Reef will also feature SeaWorld’s second underwater viewing area. Here, guests can watch the turtles from inches away through a floor-to-ceiling, panoramic portal.
Chris Havel, senior aquarist at SeaWorld San Antonio:
“Our guests not only will learn about amazing sea turtles but also how all of us can improve ocean health. One big way is to keep plastics out of the aquatic environment. Thus, it’s no coincidence that almost a decade ago SeaWorld started limiting plastics in its parks."
