United Parks & Resorts Inc.
United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: UPR) operates a leading portfolio of 13 differentiated theme parks across the United States and the United Arab Emirates. The company, which changed its corporate name from SeaWorld Entertainment in February 2024, generates revenue primarily through theme park admissions and in-park… From the company’s description.
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What United Parks & Resorts Inc. does
In the company’s own words
United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: UPR) operates a leading portfolio of 13 differentiated theme parks across the United States and the United Arab Emirates. The company, which changed its corporate name from SeaWorld Entertainment in February 2024, generates revenue primarily through theme park admissions and in-park spending on food, merchandise, and other items. The company's website is www.unitedparksresorts.com.
The company's portfolio includes three SeaWorld marine-life theme parks located in San Diego, Orlando, and San Antonio; three Busch Gardens parks in Tampa Bay, Williamsburg, and through licensing arrangements; two Sesame Place parks in Philadelphia and San Diego; two Aquatica water parks in Orlando and San Antonio; Discovery Cove in Orlando; Water Country USA in Virginia; and Adventure Island in Tampa. The parks collectively feature approximately 75 animal habitats, 209 rides, 154 educational programs and shows, and 366 other attractions including distinctive experiences and play areas. The company operates on approximately 2,000 acres of owned land and 190 acres of leased property.
United Parks & Resorts positions itself as one of the world's foremost zoological organizations and a global leader in animal welfare, training, husbandry, and veterinary care. The company maintains accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums, and other professional zoological organizations. The company operates one of the world's most respected marine animal rescue programs, having assisted over 42,000 ill, injured, orphaned, and abandoned wild animals throughout its history.
The company owns or licenses recognized brands including SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica, Discovery Cove, Sesame Place, and Water Country USA. It holds licensing rights to Sesame Street marks and characters through an agreement with Sesame Workshop. The company's competitive strengths include its powerful brand portfolio, extensive zoological collection, geographic clustering of parks that enables operational efficiencies, diversified guest demographics, and significant annual cash flow generation. The company's parks rank among the most highly attended theme parks and water parks in North America according to industry attendance reports.
Company details
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Services
- Headquarters
- ORLANDO, FL
- Fiscal year end
- December
- CIK
- 1564902
- SIC
- 7990
Financial performance, year by year
Fiscal 2013–2025 · USDThe full income statement, balance sheet and cash flow for each of these years — every figure traceable to its filing — is on the Financials tab with a free account.
Who owns United Parks & Resorts Inc. — and what changed
Funds as of 2026Q2 · superinvestors as of 2026-06-30
Largest fund holders · United Parks & Resorts Inc.’s weight in each
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United Parks & Resorts Inc.’s bonds, as funds hold them
Funds report holding 1 issues of United Parks & Resorts Inc.’s debt, $351.68M at market value — what funds hold, not the company’s total debt. Weighted-average coupon 5.25%, maturing 2029 to 2029.
Fund ownership counts N-PORT filers only, so it is a floor rather than a census — pensions, insurers and direct holders are not visible here, and the remainder is not “held by individuals”.
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