San Antonio: Empty The Tanks SeaWorld Protest

Join local activists to protest SeaWorld for Empty the Tanks Worldwide, a global event where activists stand together and peacefully advocate for an end to dolphin and whale captivity. SeaWorld confines whales and dolphins to small concrete tanks at marine abusement parks across the country, where they slowly go insane from stress and frustration. More than 40 orcas have died at SeaWorld—many far short of their natural life expectancy—from causes such as bacterial infections and fractured skulls. More than 500 other dolphins and whales, approximately 400 pinnipeds, and countless other animals have also died at the parks. In nature, dolphins maintain dynamic relationships within a large social network, living with up to 1,000 others in a pod, and choose their own mates. But at SeaWorld, they’re often housed in incompatible groups where they can’t escape attacks from frustrated, aggressive dolphins. Here are the protest details:When: Sunday, May 11, 10 AM-12 PMWhere: SeaWorld, 10500 SeaWorld Dr, San Antonio, TX 78251Contact: Holly at Hollyleewilcox@yahoo.com All materials (such as posters and leaflets) will be provided. Please refrain from bringing dogs as there may not be shade or a safe place for them to lie down during the protest. Outreach events are a fun and effective way to help animals as well as meet local advocates. Be sure to invite others!