Company Description
United Parks & Resorts Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a theme park and entertainment company in the United States.
The company owns and licenses a portfolio of theme parks, such as a marine-life theme park in San Diego, Orlando, and San Antonio under the SeaWorld brand; family-oriented destination theme parks in Tampa Bay and Williamsburg under the Busch Gardens brand; and South Seas-themed tropical setting water parks in Orlando and San Antonio under the Aquatica brand.
It also engages in the operation of reservations only and all-inclusive marine life theme park under the Discovery Cove brand; Sesame Street theme parks in Philadelphia and San Diego under the Sesame Place brand; Water Country USA, a family water park; and Adventure Island, a park which features water rides, dining, and other attractions.
The company was formerly known as SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. and changed its name to United Parks & Resorts Inc. in February 2024.
United Parks & Resorts Inc. was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
| Country | United States |
| Founded | 1959 |
| IPO Date | Apr 19, 2013 |
| Industry | Leisure |
| Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| Employees | 16,200 |
| CEO | Marc Swanson |
Contact Details
Address: 6240 Sea Harbor Drive Orlando, Florida 32821 United States | |
| Phone | 407 226 5011 |
| Website | unitedparks.com |
Stock Details
| Ticker Symbol | PRKS |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Stock Type | Common Stock |
| Fiscal Year | January - December |
| Reporting Currency | USD |
| CIK Code | 0001564902 |
| CUSIP Number | 81282V100 |
| ISIN Number | US81282V1008 |
| Employer ID | 27-1220297 |
| SIC Code | 7990 |
Key Executives
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Marc G. Swanson CPA | Chief Executive Officer |
| James W. Forrester Jr. | Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
| Christopher Finazzo | Chief Commercial Officer |
| Kyle R. Miller | Chief Parks Operations Officer of Florida Parks |
| Kevin Connelly CPA | Chief Accounting Officer |
| Matthew V. Stroud | Vice President of Investor Relations |
| Dr. Christopher M. Dold DVM | Chief Zoological Officer |
| Mike Denninger | Senior Vice President of Attractions |
| Jon Peterson | Park President of SeaWorld Orlando |
| Bradley Gilmour | Park President of Aquatica Orlando and Discovery Cove |
Latest SEC Filings
| Date | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | 8-K | Current Report |
| May 22, 2026 | 144 | Filing |
| May 13, 2026 | SCHEDULE 13D/A | Filing |
| May 11, 2026 | 10-Q | Quarterly Report |
| May 11, 2026 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Apr 30, 2026 | ARS | Filing |
| Apr 30, 2026 | DEFA14A | Additional definitive proxy soliciting materials and Rule 14(a)(12) material |
| Apr 30, 2026 | DEF 14A | Other definitive proxy statements |
| Mar 27, 2026 | SCHEDULE 13G/A | Filing |
| Mar 5, 2026 | SCHEDULE 13D/A | Filing |