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LA's Own Marineland

By: Tod Perry
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  • “LA’s Own Marineland” is a 12-part, 10-hour podcast documenting the history of the west coast’s first oceanarium which operated at the tip of Rancho Palos Verdes, just outside of Los Angeles, California, from 1954 to 1987. The show is hosted, written, and produced by Tod Perry who conducted over 20 hours of exclusive interviews with former employees and those closest to the park. The intimate discussions reveal the wonder of working with such magical animals in an awe-inspiring location and the heartbreak that came with the park’s abrupt closure. The podcast also features extensive research culled from scholarly journals, newspaper stories, and archival information to bring together the park’s illustrious history. Marineland was home to many historic events including the first-ever performing pilot whales and the first killer whales born in captivity. It was also a center for research on marine life and home to one of the west coast’s most prominent marine life rescues. But millions remember it fondly as a place of discovery, fun, and wonder. It was home to the world’s most popular pair of killer whales, Orky and Corky as well as Bubbles the pilot whale, and countless frolicking dolphins. It was controversially closed in February 1987 after it was acquired by Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich which owned SeaWorld at the time. WARNING: If you listen to this podcast while seated in the first five rows you will get wet. You may get soaked.
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Episodes
  • Pt. 12: Marineland’s Legacy

    Pt. 12: Marineland’s Legacy
    Jun 25 2023
    In the twelfth and final episode of “LA’s Own Marineland,” we’re going to take a look at the park’s legacy and ponder what could have been if things turned out differently. We’ll also follow up on the lives of the animals that were transferred to other parks after Marineland's closure. Finally, we’ll get the last word on the Marineland from those who know it best and loved it most, Marinelanders themselves.
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    58 mins
  • Pt. 11: Trouble at SeaWorld

    Pt. 11: Trouble at SeaWorld
    Jun 4 2023
    In episode 11 of "LA's Own Marineland," we'll explore Orky and Corky's journey from Marineland to SeaWorld San Diego and the controversy surrounding the opening of the new Shamu stadium. Meet James Monaghan, Marineland's new owner, and learn about his plans for a marine-themed hotel with park attractions.
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    32 mins
  • Pt. 10: Sunk

    Pt. 10: Sunk
    May 10 2023
    In episode 10 of "LA's Own Marineland," we delve into the park's last weeks, the fight to keep it open, and the intense public backlash against Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. We also explore HBJ's mishandling of animal transitions and the profound heartbreak experienced by employees and the local community after the closure.
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    39 mins
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