United Parks & Resorts

United Parks & Resorts, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the ownership and operation of theme parks. The company is headquartered in Orlando, Florida and currently employs 3,300 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2013-04-18. The firm owns or licenses a portfolio of recognized brands, including SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica, Discovery Cove, and Sesame Place. The firm has developed a portfolio of approximately 13 differentiated theme parks that are grouped in markets across the United States and the United Arab Emirates. Many of its theme parks showcase the Company’s zoological collection and feature a diverse array of both thrill and family-friendly rides, educational presentations, shows and/or other attractions with demographic appeal. SeaWorld owns and operates sea theme parks, including SeaWorld San Diego, SeaWorld Orlando, and SeaWorld San Antonio. The firm owns and operates Busch Gardens theme parks, including Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Busch Gardens Williamsburg. SeaWorld Theme Parks owns and operates the separately gated Aquatica-branded theme parks such as Aquatica Orlando and Aquatica San Antonio.