Through these kinds of personal experiences, SeaWorld and Busch Gardens strive to increase public awareness and appreciation for wildlife and conservation. Their mission is to develop more knowledgeable, ecologically minded citizens prepared to meet the environmental challenges of the 21st century. The Anheuser-Busch Theme Parks are inspired by a philosophy best defined by Baba Dioum, a central African naturalist. We will love only what we understand. We will understand only what we are taught.
Few people get the opportunity to see marine mammals and exotic or endangered animals in the wild.
Zoological parks like Busch Gardens and SeaWorld offer one of the few chances most Americans have to experience the animal world firsthand. More than 110 million people visit zoos and aquariums each year. And, nine out of 10 Americans appreciate the role played by zoos and aquariums in educating and building public concern for wildlife according to a 1995 Roper poll. In-Park Programs Habitats throughout the parks are complemented by displays and conservation educators who share information about various species and answer guests' questions, enhancing the experience. In 1996, Wild Arctic was honored by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association as the most outstanding animal exhibit in America.