LA's Own Marineland

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  • Pt. 8: Bubbles’ Friends, Costumed Characters, and Kiva

    Pt. 8: Bubbles’ Friends, Costumed Characters, and Kiva

    In the eighth episode of “LA’s Own Marineland,” the park flourishes by emphasizing its unique blend of interactive experiences and educational value. We explore the remarkable bond between Bubbles the pilot whale and her dolphin companions. Additionally, Corky gives birth to her longest-living calf, while an incident in the orca tank sends the Marineland community…

  • Pt. 6: Eye to Eye with Orky and Corky

    Pt. 6: Eye to Eye with Orky and Corky

    On the sixth episode of “LA’s Own Marineland, we’ll learn more about Orky and Corky from the Marinelanders who knew them best. We’ll also recount the park’s grand re-opening/re-theming as Hanna-Barbera’s Marineland in 1978.

  • Pt. 2: A Whale of a Star

    Pt. 2: A Whale of a Star

    On the second episode of “LA’s Own Marineland,” Bubbles the whale makes her debut at the park, turning around its fortunes and making headlines around the world. Later, a potential star attraction is reeled in in the Newport Beach harbor and we’ll meet one of the most beloved Marinelanders, trainer Art Thomas.