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Theme Park Expansion Foes Hassle Officials

SAN DIEGO-Opponents heckled SeaWorld officials about their proposed expansion during a City Council hearing on the matter Tuesday. The theme park and Anheuser-Busch, its parent company, have worked for three years to add new rides and other attractions to the theme park.

By Randyl J. Drummer | Updated on July 12, 2001

SAN DIEGO-In the latest hearing on SeaWorld’s proposed expansion, city officials added conditions to the project, while foes heckled a top official for the theme park.SeaWorld General Manager Dennis Burks tried to answer questions about the project from a council member, but was shouted down by project opponents.

The theme park and Anheuser-Busch, its parent company, have worked for three years on the approval process for the project to add new rides and other attractions to the theme park.

Burks said the park’s income has remained flat while expenses keep going up, and needs the expansion to increase revenue. The city also wants SeaWorld to set aside land and help pay for construction at the themepark of a transit station.

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