All Brands Owned by United Parks & Resorts Inc.

What does United Parks & Resorts own?

United Parks & Resorts owns 12 theme parks across the United States operating under five brand families: SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica, Sesame Place, and specialty properties including Discovery Cove, Water Country USA, and Adventure Island. It also licenses the SeaWorld brand to Miral's park in Abu Dhabi.

Is United Parks & Resorts publicly traded?

Yes. United Parks & Resorts trades on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker PRKS. The company previously traded under ticker SEAS as SeaWorld Entertainment before its February 2024 name change. It has been publicly listed since a 2013 IPO.

Who founded United Parks & Resorts?

The corporate predecessor traces to the SeaWorld parks founded in 1964 by Milton Shedd, Ken Norris, David DeMott, and George Millay. The current company formed through Anheuser-Busch's 1989 acquisition and the 2009 Blackstone purchase that took it private before the 2013 IPO.

Where is United Parks & Resorts headquartered?

United Parks & Resorts is headquartered in Orlando, Florida, placing corporate management in the market that generates the largest share of its attendance and revenue. The Orlando cluster includes SeaWorld, Aquatica, and Discovery Cove.

How many parks does United Parks & Resorts operate?

The company operates 12 theme parks in the United States across its five brand families, plus the licensed SeaWorld Abu Dhabi operated under agreement with Miral. The three SeaWorld parks and two Busch Gardens parks anchor the portfolio.

Who owns United Parks & Resorts?

United Parks & Resorts is a public company with no controlling shareholder. Hill Path Capital, founded by chairman Scott Ross, is among the largest institutional investors. Ownership is otherwise distributed among institutional and retail shareholders.