SeaWorld is not owned by a single person or company; it is part of a publicly traded corporation now called United Parks & Resorts Inc. (this was the corporate name change from SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. in 2024).

Quick Scoop: Who “owns” SeaWorld?

  • The SeaWorld parks are owned and operated by United Parks & Resorts Inc., an American theme‑park company based in Orlando, Florida.
  • United Parks & Resorts runs 12–13 parks under brands like SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica, and Sesame Place.
  • The company’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker: SEAS), so ownership is spread across many institutional and individual shareholders , not a single owner.
  • The largest single shareholder is investment firm Hill Path Capital LP , which holds roughly one‑third of the company’s stock and is considered the leading controlling shareholder.

A bit of recent history

  • SeaWorld started as a standalone marine park brand and over time became part of a larger entertainment group that also includes Busch Gardens and other parks.
  • In early 2024, the parent company changed its corporate name from SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. to United Parks & Resorts Inc., but the SeaWorld park brand and name stayed the same for guests.

So if you’re asking “who owns SeaWorld,” in 2026 the practical answer is: it’s owned by United Parks & Resorts Inc., with a big chunk of shares held by Hill Path Capital and the rest spread among other major investors and the public.

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