SeaWorld announced an aggressive cost-cutting strategy on Tuesday as the controversial aquatic theme park company reported a further 33% decline in profits.
Manby said SeaWorld had begun “executing a comprehensive cost optimization program” on top an already announced cost-cutting drive.
Chief executive Joe Manby warned investors to expect annual profits to come in at between $310-340m.
The company went further in its efforts to win public opinion by ending the captive breeding of orca whales, after years of pressure from animal rights activists.