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SeaWorld Abu Dhabi

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SeaWorld Abu Dhabi is a marine life theme park and animal researching, rescue & rehabilitation center that opened on May 23, 2023 on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It is the first SeaWorld park outside of the United States and the first park without orcas. The Abu Dhabi-based company Miral Asset Management is the owner and operator of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi under a license from SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment.

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SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
Al Rimal Street, Abu Dhabi Yas Island

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SeaWorld Abu Dhabi

Al Rimal Street
Abu Dhabi, Yas Island
Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
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