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EAP Magazin schrieb:Eröffnungstermin für SeaWorld Yas Island in Abu Dhabi steht fest
Das Eröffnungsdatum des 2016 angekündigten SeaWorld-Themenparks für den ersten Standort außerhalb Nordamerikas steht fest. Wie das arabische Unternehmen Miral verkündet hat, soll SeaWorld® Yas Island in Abu Dhabi am 23. Mai 2023 eröffnen!
Auf fünf Indoor-Ebenen mit einer Gesamtfläche von 183.000 Quadratmetern können hier künftig über 100.000 Meerestiere aus 150 verschiedenen Tierarten von Besuchern entdeckt werden. In sechs verschiedene Bereiche, die zusammen die „One Ocean“-Story erzählen, können die Gäste eintauchen. Im Zentrum des Parks steht der gleichnamige „One Ocean“-Bereich, in welchem es die multimediale „One Epic Ocean“-Story auf einem 360-Grad-Bildschirm zu sehen gibt. Daneben kann ein Blick in das Tierpflegezentrum der Anlage geworfen werden.
Im „Abu Dhabi Ocean“-Bereich können sich die Besucher neben den hier lebenden Tieren auf verschiedene Gastronomie-Angebote, darunter „Matbakh Ummi“, ein besonderes arabisches Restaurant, freuen. Außerdem können Besucher hier den ersten Touchpoint finden, der Teil des interaktiven Parkspiels „S-E-A Guardian“ ist, welches im gesamten Park gespielt werden kann.
Die Polar-Regionen mitsamt authentischen Temperaturen können im „Polar Ocean“-Haus erlebt werden. Die zwei Areale „Antartica“ und „Artic“ erwarten hier die Gäste. Wie in den meisten der Themenbereiche können sich Besucher hier auf Gastronomie, Shopping und Bildungs-Angebote freuen. Darüber hinaus wartet hier auch ein immersives Fahrgeschäft auf die Gäste.
„MicroOcean“ gibt den kleinsten Meeresbewohnern die Aufmerksamkeit, die sie verdienen. Doch nicht nur die kleineren Meerestieren stehen in diesem Bereich im Mittelpunkt, sondern auch die kleineren Parkgäste. So soll es hier familienfreundliche Attraktionen, einen Spielbereich sowie ein Bildungsangebot für Kinder geben.
Im Gegensatz zum zuvor genannten Bereich, lassen sich die größten Meereslebewesen im „Endless Ocean“-Areal finden. Auf Aussichtsplattformen und durch eine 20 Meter breite Glasfront lassen sich die Tiere ganz genau beobachten. Mit über 25 Millionen Liter Wasser und mehr als 68.000 Meerestieren soll nach Angaben des Betreibers hier das größte Multi-Spezies-Aquarium der Welt stehen.
Der größte Bereich des Parks, „Tropical Ocean“, wird das Zuhause von Delfinen, Flamingos und tropischen Vögeln. Neben den Tieren soll den Gästen hier auch eine aufregende Achterbahnfahrt geboten werden.
Der raue Nordwest-Pazifik der USA zusammen mit seinen tierischen Bewohnern kann im „Rocky Point“ erlebt werden. Hier soll es auch eine Möglichkeit geben, mit Seelöwen zu interagieren.
Neben dem SeaWorld Abu Dhabi-Themenpark hat bereits im Februar dieses Jahres das zugehörige Forschungs- und Rettungs-Zentrum Yas SeaWorld® Research & Rescue eröffnet, wobei es sich um das erste speziell auf die Erforschung, Rettung, Rehabilitation und Wiederaussetzung von Meerestieren spezialisierte Zentrum in der Region handelt.
SeaWorld® Yas Island, Abu Dhabi unveils One Ocean, Abu Dhabi Ocean, MicroOcean and Rocky Point realms
- A world of discovery awaits guests at One Ocean, Abu Dhabi Ocean, MicroOcean and Rocky Point realms
- All immersive realms tell the One Ocean story where guests will learn that “We are all connected to the ocean, and the ocean connects all of us”
- The next-generation Marine Life Theme Park set to open on May 23rd, 2023
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 27 March 2023: SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, the next-generation Marine Life Theme Park set to open its doors on May 23rd of this year, has revealed exciting details around four of its eight immersive realms. SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will take guests on a unique journey to discover the interconnectivity between life on earth and our One Ocean, with the Abu Dhabi Ocean, One Ocean, Rocky Point and MicroOcean realms telling a part of this inspiring story of commitment to conserving our planet.
Guests will begin their journey at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi in ABU DHABI OCEAN, when they see cascading waterfalls, palm trees, desert greenery, Emirati architecture and hear the sounds of regional music. The park’s education team will be on hand to share knowledge with guests, particularly around the realm’s 30 species, which are native to the UAE such as sea snakes, sea turtles and dugongs. Here, guests can also engage with crustaceans, sharks, and rays in the four touch pools. The legacy of the nation’s founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, is instilled all throughout this realm, reflected through his respect for the natural world and thirst for knowledge.
In Abu Dhabi Ocean, guests can also enroll in SeaWorld Abu Dhabi’s parkwide game - S·E·A Guardian Games. This interactive and free competition brings together science, exploration, and adventure in a series of fun and educational challenges across all realms. Winners are uniquely rewarded for their progress along the way, ultimately becoming S·E·A Guardians themselves and advocates for our One Ocean. Abu Dhabi Ocean features two compelling shows in the Al Naham Theater telling enthralling stories of the rich history and fascinating waters of the Arabian Gulf. The realm is also home to the Abu Dhabi Souk, a traditional marketplace with stalls where guests can shop for keepsakes and souvenirs to remember their visit to SeaWorld Abu Dhabi. Guests can dine at Matbakh Ummi, serving authentic Emirati cuisine with a side of the Emirate’s beautiful tradition of hospitality. For eats on-the-go, guests can stop by Dallat Al Bahr for an aromatic Arabic coffee, or snack on freshly fried dough pastries from Lugaima.
Next stop is the ONE OCEAN realm, which tells many captivating stories of our ocean and acts as the park’s portal to explore all the other realms at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi. This realm’s iconic One Ocean Globe, situated in its center, represents the ever-changing flow of energy and nutrients around our planet.
Within the One Ocean realm, guests will witness One Epic Ocean, a must-see show that takes guests on a journey using immersive multi-media, a fleet of choreographed drones and spatial audio featuring a 360-degree screen standing at an approximate height of 15 meters and wrapping around the 218-meter perimeter of the One Ocean realm. The story follows a young Emirati woman’s adventure with the Arabian Gulf, sparking an epic journey through the Earth’s most fascinating ocean environments and swimming side-by-side with species of all sizes; ultimately sharing the park’s core message; “we are connected to the ocean, and the ocean connects all of us”. The always-active, encapsulating media experience will also show educational modules and immersive scenes from the depths of the sea. In between exploring the park’s realms, guests can plan their SeaWorld Expeditions by registering at the Explorer HQ to enjoy animal encounters and other unique experiences. Those hungry for a quick bite can visit Frozen Treats for everything from ultra-indulgent sundaes to multiflavored ice creams.
Also, part of this realm, guests can visit the beating heart of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi: the Animal Care Center. This state-of-the-art facility featuring cutting-edge veterinary equipment and technology provides the highest standard of animal welfare based on best practices and standards set by internationally recognized animal welfare organizations. The Animal Care Center invites guests to observe the park’s expert team of veterinarians and animal care specialists providing dedicated care to animals, ensuring their physical and emotional wellbeing through daily practices, regular check-ups, and routine procedures.
After One Ocean comes ROCKY POINT – a beautiful hidden cove where seals and sea lions can be seen resting on rocks and swimming around their stunning surroundings. The realm features state-of-the-art technology such as an Advanced Animal Lighting System (AALS) that recreates night/day and seasonal light cycles like those found in USA’S Pacific Northwest. Intricately designed to provide an enriching experience for the sea lions and seals, the dynamic habitat features various species of fish and spaces where the animals can play, hide and rest providing them with the stimulation and comfort that they need to thrive.
At the Rocky Point Amphitheater, everyone is invited to witness an incredible Sea Lion Presentation. The story features sea lions, seals and birds and follows a group of local park rangers as they share with guests the playful nature of these unique animals. Rocky Point offers an authentic boardwalk snacking experience with Pretzel Point, where guests can indulge in a variety of freshly baked warm pretzels while they take in the sights and sounds of the marvelous habitat.
From the One Ocean portal, guests can also venture into MICROOCEAN, where small is BIG! By passing through a series of colorful arches and “Shrinkerators,” guests start to feel like they’re shrinking while the underwater life grows bigger and more impressive around them, eventually revealing the colorful and playful world of MicroOcean. Designed specifically for kids, this realm invites young explorers to experience the vital role of some of the ocean’s smallest inhabitants through engaging and educational interactives, dynamic experiments, and fun play structures such as the Kelp Climb and the Explorer’s Sea Base. In this whimsical realm, little ones can experience life as plankton, the smallest and most powerful living organism in the ocean, and explore an exciting underwater world filled with BIG joy, energy and impact.
MicroOcean is home to four family friendly rides: OctoZoom!, Jelly Plunge, Turtle Twist and Eel Racer – each taking guests on an adventure in this microscopic underwater world. Guests should keep a lookout for friendly characters, whether it’s Krill Dude and his musical show with clams and barnacles or the quirky Sea Stars that pulse, expand, and shapeshift around the realm. Also, within MicroOcean is Bitsy Bites – a dining outlet perfect for guests to fuel up on their favorite foods between big (or small) adventures, including pizza, chicken fingers and slushies. Additionally, micro-shoppers can enjoy an array of plush animals, fun toy assortments and apparel available at MicroOcean’s retail outlet, Squirts.