SeaWorld was dealt a major blow on Thursday when it was ruled that it can only expand it's San Diego killer whale tanks if it no longer carries out captive breeding.
The California Coastal Commission approved the expansion but voted 11-1 for an amendment forbidding SeaWorld from breeding, selling or transferring its whales, a spokeswoman said.
SeaWorld have been having a terrible time lately with stock values plummeting, attendance figures down to early 90's numbers and revenues down 85%!; It's a desperate time for Orlando's third park.
Over the last couple of years it seems that the public have rapidly lost it's appetite for giant marine animals performing tricks in small pools, meanwhile SeaWorld has been desperately running PR to try to convince everyone that they are really lovely (with little success).
During our most recent visits to Orlando, the trips to Universal Studios have been right up there as the most memorable and enjoyable days of the holiday, and yet just a short while ago I had completely taken Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure off the itinerary.
