A MODERN DAY NOAH'S ARK TAKES FLIGHT:

KILLER WHALE, DOLPHINS & 400 OTHER ANIMALS TAKE TO THE SKIES

Story Summary:

In a scene reminiscent of a modern-day Noah's Ark, a two-ton killer whale, four dolphins and a menagerie of more than 400 assorted other animals were loaded onto a 747 cargo jet for a cross-country flight from Cleveland to California.

The trans-America animal airlift includes mammals, birds, reptiles, insects and fish - everything from anteaters and Bottlenose dolphins to Shouka the killer whale. One of the big concerns -- who gets the window or aisle?

Tucked in an array of custom-designed water-tight transport units, big and small travel crates and sky kennels, the delicate cargo is delivered with care by a small army of veterinarians, animal care professionals and technical support staff to their new home, Six Flags Marine World located in San Francisco.

For more information on Six Flags Marine World, visit www.sixflags.com/marineworld.

Soundbites

• David Blasko, Director of animal Operations at Six Flags Marine World
• Dr. Sam Dover, Veterinarian
• Dan Cartwright, Killer Whale Trainer

B-Roll Includes

• ***Animals Boarding Plane in OH***Animals Landing in CA***Animals Arriving at Six Flags Marine World***

VIDEO PROVIDED BY: "Six Flags Marine World"