SeaWorld Ohio Map and Brochure (1988 – 2000)
Location: Aurora, Ohio
Years Active: 1970 – 2000
SeaWorld Ohio was a theme park and marine zoological park, located in Aurora, Ohio. It was owned and operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, formerly known as Busch Entertainment Corporation. The Ohio location was the second SeaWorld park to be built in the chain, following SeaWorld San Diego which opened just six years earlier. The park was developed by George Millay, founder of the SeaWorld brand. Wildwater Kingdom, a waterpark built by Cedar Fair in 2005, occupied the property until its closure in September 2016.
SeaWorld Ohio Map 2000
SeaWorld Ohio Brochure 1992
SeaWorld Ohio Brochure 1988
FAQ
What happened to SeaWorld Ohio?
SeaWorld Ohio closed in 2001 due to declining attendance and competition from nearby parks. The property was sold to Six Flags, which merged it with its neighboring park but eventually closed that operation as well. The site is no longer used as a marine park.
Is SeaWorld still open in Aurora, Ohio?
No, SeaWorld is no longer open in Aurora, Ohio. The park closed permanently in 2001 due to low attendance and competition. The property was sold to Six Flags and later Cedar Fair, but it no longer operates as a marine-themed attraction.
What replaced SeaWorld in Ohio?
SeaWorld Ohio was replaced by Six Flags Worlds of Adventure in 2001, which combined the marine park with the adjacent Geauga Lake amusement park. The merger failed financially, and Cedar Fair later bought and closed the marine section. The site remains unused as a theme park today.
Does Ohio still have a SeaWorld?
No, Ohio no longer has a SeaWorld. SeaWorld Ohio in Aurora closed permanently in 2001 due to declining attendance and competition. The site was merged into Six Flags Worlds of Adventure and later shut down entirely. No SeaWorld parks currently operate in the state.
