Vallejo, CA and Jackson, NJ, USA (August 21, 2012)– Six Flags’ two animal parks have released statements on facebook outlining radical changes at the parks. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo released the following statement yesterday:
Shouka, a beloved and cherished member of the Six Flags Discovery Kingdom family, is now living at SeaWorld San Diego. She touched millions of lives and we are forever grateful for the time she spent here. Please join us in wishing Shouka much love and a fond farewell.
Shouka, a killer whale, was born in 1993 at Marineland Antibes. From 2002-2004, she resided at Six Flags Worlds of Adventure (the former SeaWorld Ohio), and was transfered to Six Flags Marineworld (now Discovery Kingdom) following that park’s closure. During her time at Six Flags parks, the chain was unable to acquire a mate, resulting in public petitions to have her moved to another facility. She was the only killer what at the Vallejo park.
Another announcement came yesterday from Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey:
Breaking News: Six Flags Wild Safari will discontinue allowing guests to drive their own vehicles through its gates on September 30, 2012. The animals will all remain on property and under the excellent care of our veterinary and animal husbandry staff. More to come when we release the details for our 2013 season on August 30, 2012.
Six Flags Wild Safari opened in 1974 and features a 4.5 mile auto trail that meanders through the wildlife preserve.
