Core Insights - SeaWorld Orlando will be the only location in the Western Hemisphere to showcase Emperor penguins starting June 14, 2025, marking a significant event for the park and its visitors [1][3] - The park has made extensive upgrades to its Antarctica Realm to accommodate the Emperor penguins, including temperature adjustments to around 28°F and mimicking Antarctic light cycles [3] - SeaWorld Orlando is committed to penguin care and conservation, continuing its legacy in this area while providing unique guest experiences [4][10] Company Initiatives - SeaWorld Annual Pass Members will have exclusive early access to the Emperor penguin habitat on June 12 and 13, allowing them a first look at the species [2][11] - To celebrate the arrival of the Emperor penguins, SeaWorld Orlando has partnered with Creative City Project to create a temporary art installation called "Big City Penguins," featuring three large Emperor penguins displayed in Downtown Orlando until June 19 [4] Conservation Efforts - SeaWorld has a long history of successful Emperor penguin care and breeding, with over 20 individuals hatched and raised at SeaWorld San Diego since 1980 [8] - The Emperor penguin is currently listed as Near Threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), highlighting the importance of conservation efforts [9] - SeaWorld has contributed over $20 million to nearly 1,400 organizations for marine life research and conservation since establishing the SeaWorld Conservation Fund in 2003 [12]