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Pt. 12: Marineland’s Legacy
In the twelfth and final episode of “LA’s Own Marineland,” we’re going to take a look at the park’s legacy and ponder what could have been if things turned out differently. We’ll also follow up on the lives of the animals that were transferred to other parks after Marineland’s closure. Finally, we’ll get the last…
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Pt. 11: Trouble at SeaWorld
In episode 11 of “LA’s Own Marineland,” we’ll explore Orky and Corky’s journey from Marineland to SeaWorld San Diego and the controversy surrounding the opening of the new Shamu stadium. Meet James Monaghan, Marineland’s new owner, and learn about his plans for a marine-themed hotel with park attractions.
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Pt. 9: Thieves in the Night
Episode 9 of “LA’s Own Marineland” delves into the aftermath of Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich’s acquisition, highlighting the poignant night when Orky and Corky were relocated to SeaWorld. Additionally, we unravel an unforgettable night in the park’s 33-year history, courtesy of Dave Mulligan.
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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…
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Pt. 7: Guests Get Close-Up
In episode 7 of “LA’s Own Marineland,” we witness the park’s strategic efforts to outshine its southern competition through the introduction of thrilling attractions that allow visitors to engage with marine life up close. This era also marks a groundbreaking shift towards emphasizing education and fostering rescue initiatives.
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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.
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Pt. 5: Corky’s Baby and From Fox to Hanna-Barbera
On our fifth episode of “LA’s Own Marineland” we discuss the brief, but bombastic, Twentieth Century Fox era of the park, led by the king of disaster films, Irwin Allen. Later, we’re going to get into the tanks with some Marineland trainers and learn how they got the animals to do such amazing behaviors. We’ll…
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Pt. 4: Orky and Corky Take Center Stage
On our fourth episode of “LA’s Own Marineland,” we’ll enter the 1970s and the new decade brings two new stars to Marineland, Orky and Corky. They would go on to become to most famous pair of killer whales in the world, but that was after a series of long-forgotten orcas passed through the Seaside Stadium.…
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