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NameAffiliationCourse14 October 2014SeaWorld is a leading theme park and entertainment company in North America which delivers personal, communicative and educational experiences. The company attempts to enable the customers to celebrate, connect with and care for nature. The company generates revenue primarily through selling admission to the theme parks and from sale of food, merchandise and other items within the premises of theme park. SeaWorld is committed to protect and preserve the environment and the natural surroundings and it runs one of the worlds leading zoological organizations and is a leader in animal welfare, training, husbandry and veterinary care, we are committed to helping protect and preserve the environment and the natural world. One of the major competitive strength is SeaWorld has a brand that consumers know and love. The companys brand attracts and fascinates the guests from around the world. The company owns and operates 11 theme parks, which including five top parks in North America in terms of customer visits and attendance.

SeaWorlds portfolio of theme park is diversified in many respects. The theme parks are located throughout United States. Each theme park displays a different mix of zoological and family-oriented items. SeaWorlds varied portfolio of entertainment offerings attracts guests from many countries. The theme parks equally appeal to regional guests too.

The company has a strong competitive advantage. The competitive position is protected by many factors such as powerful brands, extensive animal collection and expertise. The animal collection and zoological knowledge was evolved over five decades of working with animals and would be difficult for competitors to imitate. The theme parks houses a variety of exciting experiences, such as animal encounters, exploration of natural world, thrilling rides and spectacular diorama shows. The company has commitment to research and conservation. It also has knowhow of animals in zoological facilities and in conserving wild-animal populations. Many times the theme park has rehabilitated animals in need. There are nutritional formulas and custom nursing bottles to feed the orphaned animals. Principal direct competitors of the company include theme parks run by The Walt Disney Company, Six Flags, Merlin Entertainments, Cedar Fair, Universal Studios and Hershey Entertainment. Multiple factors determine the competition, which may include location, price, authenticity and perceived quality of the rides. An atmosphere with cleanliness, the quality of food and entertainment, weather conditions, ease of travel to the theme park and availability and cost of transportation to a theme park are the major factors of differentiation. The SeaWorld seem to be competing effectively.

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