United Parks & Resorts

United Parks & Resorts Inc.
Formerly
  • Busch Gardens (1959‍–‍1979)
  • Busch Entertainment Corporation (1979‍–‍2009)
  • SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment (2009‍–‍2013)
  • SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. (2013‍–‍2024)
TypePublic
IndustryEntertainment
FoundedFebruary 19, 1959 (1959-02-19)
HeadquartersOrlando, Florida, United States
Key peopleMarc G. Swanson (CEO)
Brands
RevenueDecreaseUS$1.66 billion (2025)
DecreaseUS$0.36 billion (2025)
DecreaseUS$0.17 billion (2025)
Total assetsIncreaseUS$2.62 billion (2025)
Total equityDecreaseUS$–0.43 billion (2025)
OwnerHill Path Capital LP (49.4%)
Number of employees
16,700 (2024)
Websiteunitedparks.com
Footnotes
2025 Financials 2024 Annual Report

United Parks & Resorts Inc. (formerly known as SeaWorld Entertainment, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, and Busch Entertainment Corporation or just simply SeaWorld) is an American entertainment company headquartered in Orlando, Florida. The company owns and operates 12 recreational destinations in the United States, including eight theme parks and four water parks. Notable brands within its portfolio include SeaWorld and Busch Gardens. In 2024, United Parks & Resorts properties hosted 22.9 million guests, ranking it as the eighth-highest in attendance among amusement parks.