Guests can watch these flightless birds frolic
and swim from rare underwater and eye-level views.
Six Flags Marine World is located in Vallejo, California, off of Interstate
80, just 30 miles northeast of San Francisco , 50 miles southwest of Sacramento
and near the Napa Valley Wine Country. Six Flags, Inc.

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It is also home
to thousands of migratory waterfowl and to several animal and plant species
that are listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act
such as the leatherback turtle , green sea turtle, and the seabeach amaranth.

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, Six Flags Marine World
is offering guests a new world of exploration with Ocean Discovery, the Park's
new interactive marine animal encounter that opens to the public on April 29.
Rare or declining seabirds also inhabit the area.

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"More troubling is the fact that the Park Service has ignored the law by
continuing to allow these vehicles to imperil North Carolina's wildlife. The use of off-road vehicles adversely affects listed species
including the threatened piping plover.

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publicly held corporation with offices in New York City and Oklahoma
City. Use of Off-Road Vehicles Violates Protections under the Endangered
Species Act, Other Federal Laws + Executive Orders

WASHINGTON, Defenders of Wildlife called on the
National Park Service to limit the extensive use of off-road vehicles on areas
of Cape Hatteras National Seashore because the practice is damaging the
habitat of imperiled birds and as a result , is in direct violation of the
Endangered Species Act and other federal laws.
The letter points out that the National Park Service has not only "plainly
failed to consult with the Fish and Wildlife Service or develop an effective
program to conserve piping plovers, but its actions are actually undermining
the species' conservation and recovery.

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Six Flags Marine World Unveils Northern California's First Interactive Dolphin Touch and Feeding Experience

Through its subsidiaries, it owns and operates a
total of 30 parks in North America.

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The Company's stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol: PKS.

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New Ocean Discovery Experience Makes a Huge Splash With an
Up Close and Personal Encounter With Magnificent Marine Life

VALLEJO, Calif.

Six Flags Marine World is managed by Six Flags, Inc .

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Six Flags Marine World originally opened in 1968 as a zoological park and
over the years has grown into America's original combination wildlife park,
oceanarium and theme park .
"Off-road vehicle use is clearly jeopardizing recovery efforts for a
number of imperiled species who rely on the habitat of Cape Hatteras'
seashore," stated Jason Rylander, Staff Attorney for Defenders of Wildlife. It's clear that the
caretakers of Cape Hatteras National Seashore are defying that charge and
contributing to the destruction of pristine habitat," added Rylander. With nearly 1 million members, supporters and electronic
advocates, Defenders is an effective voice for wildlife and habitat.

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-- Dolphin Encounter - Atlantic bottlenose dolphins play and surf inside
a custom designed 200,000-gallon pool where guests can have direct
contact with the animals and their trainers.
In addition to the new Ocean Discovery, Six Flags Marine World provides a
once-in-a-lifetime experience with 35 wild rides, nine entertaining shows, and
more than 3,000 rare and exotic animals in 35 up-close, animal attractions.
"The National Park Service is charged with protecting and preserving some
of our nation's most vulnerable wilderness areas.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore was established in 1953 as the nation's
first national seashore .

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Those include the black
skimmer, common tern, least tern and American oystercatcher, to name a few.

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Defenders of Wildlife Calls on National Park Service to Protect Endangered Birds by Limiting Off -Road Vehicle Use on Cape Hatteras Seashore

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According to the letter Defenders sent, the National Park Service is in
violation of two presidential executive orders, the Park Service's own
regulations , and four federal laws: the Endangered Species Act, the Migratory
Bird Treaty Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and the Administrative
Procedures Act.

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Six Flags parks serve 34 of the 50
largest metropolitan areas in the United States." The letter also notes that the
National Park Service is making ad hoc decisions that are threatening
migratory birds on a daily basis.

Birding includes the activities of finding birds, identifying birds, counting birds, photographing birds, making lists of bird species, feeding backyard birds, observing bird behavior, reporting on bird sightings, reporting on bird-finding trips, and talking about birds.

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During designated times
guests can touch and feed the dolphins with the assistance of the
Park's veteran trainers.
-- Penguin Passage - The new outdoor, rocky exhibit has an 8,000-gallon
pool and is home to a colony of South African penguins, also known as
black-footed penguins., the world's largest
regional theme park company.

Defenders of Wildlife is one of the nation's most progressive advocates
for wildlife and habitat, and was named "Best Wildlife Charity" by Readers
Digest in 2005.

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Southern stingrays can reach a width of five feet and weigh
more than 200 pounds.

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"Ocean Discovery is an exciting addition to Six Flags Marine World and
exemplifies the type of interactive and fun learning experience we offer for
the entire family," said Michelle Bridwell, marine mammal supervisor at Six
Flags Marine World.

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The new Caribbean -themed destination is the only place in Northern California
where guests can personally interact with Atlantic bottlenose dolphins,
southern stingrays and warm-weathered penguins.
The 2-acre area provides guests the opportunity to interact with and feed
some of the world's natural wonders while learning about the animals and the
importance of natural habitat conservation and protection .

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Specifically, Ocean Discovery has three interactive marine life
experiences, including Dolphin Encounter, Penguin Passage and Stingray Bay. Additionally, visitors can enjoy the
dolphins from an underwater viewing area.

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"Ocean Discovery presents a rare opportunity to expand the
horizons of our guests through an up close and personal experience with
dolphins, stingrays and warm-weathered penguins.
-- Stingray Bay - Alongside a 10,000-gallon pool, guests have the
opportunity to touch and feed stingrays, which are commonly found in
southern parts of the Atlantic Ocean , the Caribbean and Gulf of
Mexico.defenders.

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The organization issued a 60-
day notice of intent to file a civil suit if the violations are not
significantly rectified within that time frame. With over 70 miles of shoreline, it is one of the
longest protected barrier island systems on the East Coast.