2 New Attractions Annouced for 2010
Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 1:17 pm
Village Roadshow Theme Parks today unveiled plans for 2 new major attractions for Sea World in 2010. The new attractions will include a new interactive adventure zone Castaway Bay opening in September and an animal exhibit Penguin Encounter featuring King and Gentoo Penguins, opening for the Christmas holidays.
Castaway Bay
Castaway Bay will be an amazing multi-million dollar adventure precinct, opening in time for the September school holidays this year. This new $6 Million family attraction will cater to kids and adults of all ages and feature an amazing brand new themed ride and fun filled areas that the whole family can enjoy.
FACTS
Castaway Bay features 3 major elements;
Battle sails (boat ride): 8 boats, shipwreck theme
Sky fortress (tree house): includes 5 different levels, rope bridges and tunnels
Sky climb (ropes course): 12m high, featuring unstable rope bridges and obstacles
Penguin Encounter
Sea World’s new exhibit will feature an amazing frozen world which will be home to the world’s second largest penguin species, the King penguin, as well as the agile Gentoo penguin, with its distinctive bright red bill and long tail. The spectacular new exhibit will feature icy rock formations and a crystal clear pool, with both elevated and underwater viewing areas.
FACTS
Penguin species: King & Gentoo
Number of birds: up to 36 birds
Exhibit land size: 90 Sqm
Exhibit pool volume: 220,000 L
Exhibit temperature: -1°C to +5°C (air temperature); 5°C to 9°C (water temperature)
Exhibit features: Underwater and topside viewing + up to 5 tonnes of snow
Castaway Bay
Castaway Bay will be an amazing multi-million dollar adventure precinct, opening in time for the September school holidays this year. This new $6 Million family attraction will cater to kids and adults of all ages and feature an amazing brand new themed ride and fun filled areas that the whole family can enjoy.
FACTS
Castaway Bay features 3 major elements;
Battle sails (boat ride): 8 boats, shipwreck theme
Sky fortress (tree house): includes 5 different levels, rope bridges and tunnels
Sky climb (ropes course): 12m high, featuring unstable rope bridges and obstacles
- Castaway Bay Logo
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- Battle Sails Logo
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- Battle Sails Artist Impression
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- Sky Fortress Logo
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- Sky Fortress Artist Impression
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- Sky Climb Logo
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- Sky Climb Artist Impression
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Sea World’s new exhibit will feature an amazing frozen world which will be home to the world’s second largest penguin species, the King penguin, as well as the agile Gentoo penguin, with its distinctive bright red bill and long tail. The spectacular new exhibit will feature icy rock formations and a crystal clear pool, with both elevated and underwater viewing areas.
FACTS
Penguin species: King & Gentoo
Number of birds: up to 36 birds
Exhibit land size: 90 Sqm
Exhibit pool volume: 220,000 L
Exhibit temperature: -1°C to +5°C (air temperature); 5°C to 9°C (water temperature)
Exhibit features: Underwater and topside viewing + up to 5 tonnes of snow
- Penguin Encounter Logo
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- Penguin Encounter Artist Impression 1
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- Penguin Encounter Artist Impression 2
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