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New ‘Rescue Jr.’ play area coming soon to SeaWorld San Diego
SD SeaWorld San Diego Rescue Jr new play area
The vision for SeaWorld San Diego’s latest addition. | Rendering via SeaWorld San Diego
Last year, Emperor ruled SeaWorld San Diego. This year, the theme park will roll out two more major additions, Arctic Rescue — the roller coaster we first told you about last fall — and its newly-announced play zone dubbed Rescue Jr.

Let’s take a look at the kid-friendly area planned for the ever-changing local attraction.

SD Seaworld San Diego Rescue Jr. rides

Tidepool Twist offers a “twisting, turning journey.”

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Rendering via SeaWorld San Diego

According to SeaWorld San Diego, Rescue Jr. is set to open later this spring alongside Arctic Rescue. It’ll replace the park’s Sesame Street Bay of Play, so “Sesame Street” fans will have to head to sister park Sesame Place San Diego for that kind of fun.

Rescue Jr. will focus on teaching kids about animal conservation through interactive play, and access will be included with park admission.

⛵ It’ll feature:
  • A splash pad with fountains that mimic the occasional wake of a harbor
  • Climbing structures, puzzles, an obstacle course, and soft-play areas for little guests
  • Three new rides — we spy visions of jet ski, boat, and tidepool-themed fun
  • Real animal rescue vehicles — like truck and dinghy — that previously helped SeaWorld in its ongoing mission to rehabilitate animals
  • Opportunities to see rescued animals up close — like marsupials, primates, and reptiles — and hear their stories via daily educational presentations from Rescue Team members
SD SeaWorld San Diego Rescue Jr splash pad

Rescue Jr. will feature a splash pad with fountains that mimic the wake of a harbor.

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Rendering via SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld says this play area is the “first and only of its kind” across all its parks and puts animal rescue at its forefront.

Jim Lake, SeaWorld San Diego Park President, said in a press release that he hopes the addition “ignites a passion in kids to become animal rescuers, scientists, veterinarians, or conservationists.”

We’re keeping a close eye on this opening and will bring you updates as we get them.
Events
Monday, May 15
  • Young Art 2023 | Monday, May 15 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, San Diego | Free | It’s the final showing of this biennial juried exhibition featuring the works of K-12 students throughout the San Diego and Tijuana regions.
  • AleSmith Women’s Speaker Series | Monday, May 15 | 5-7:30 p.m. | AleSmith Brewing Company, 9990 AleSmith Court, San Diego | Free | Laura Bashore leads this month’s discussion centered on how to “Claim Your Seat at the Table” and communicate your value.
  • San Diego Padres vs. Kansas City Royals | Monday, May 15 | 6:40 p.m. | Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., San Diego | $29 | It’s an SD vs. KC showdown and it’s Manny Machado City Connect Bobblehead Giveaway night.
  • Candle Pouring + Scent Mixology Workshop | Monday, May 15 | 7-8:30 p.m. | AR Workshop Coronado, 1033 B Ave., Ste. 101 | $25-$60 | Create candle scents for your home or as a hand-crafted gift.
  • 2023 GI Film Festival San Diego | Through Saturday, May 20 | Times vary | Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado, San Diego | $8-$10 | The fest dedicated to films for, by, and about US military service members and veterans will feature 31 films and 11 screenings and events.
Tuesday, May 16
  • Hand-Rolled Sushi-Making Class | Tuesday, May 16 | 7 p.m. | Duckfoot Brewing Miramar, 8920 Kenamar Dr., Ste. 210, San Diego | $59 | Catch this sushi-making class while sipping beers.
  • KMFDM | Tuesday, May 16 | 8 p.m. | The Observatory North Park, 2891 University Ave., San Diego | $25-$37.50 | The multinational, instrumental band headlines.
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News Notes
Civic
  • The city has reopened the west end of Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach. The tip of the structure was temporarily closed as a precaution after it sustained damage during the winter storms. It was assessed for safety, and it’s now clear for public use.
Community
  • Local organizations are putting together donations and volunteers to help asylum seekers at the US-Mexico border impacted by the expiration of Title 42. Learn how to help by contacting the People’s Association of Justice Advocates, Madres y Familias Deportadas en Acción, and North County’s Interfaith Community Services. (San Diego Union-Tribune + AP News)
Award
  • San Diego’s craft breweries represented at the 2023 World Beer Cup — aka the “Olympics of Beer Competitions.” Local brewers won 12 medals, including three gold medals earned by AleSmith Brewing Co. for its Olde Ale, BattleMage Brewing for its Summon Ifrit, and North Park Beer Co. for its NZ-Fu! (SanDiegoBeer.News)
Announced
  • If you were heading to the BeerFest On-Field Party at Petco Park on Friday, May 26, make other plans. The San Diego Padres have canceled the event, and have started refunding ticket-holders to their original method of payment, a process that could take up to 30 days. (ABC 10)
Edu
  • Congrats, SDSU grads. Commencement ceremonies took place over the weekend, and the university says its 10 most popular degrees of 2023 included: psychology, criminal justice, kinesiology (pre-physical therapy), interdisciplinary studies, mechanical engineering, computer science, and business administration across marketing, finance, general business, and accounting. (SDSU NewsCenter)
San Diegan
  • Three local student teams — Carmel Valley STEM Youth, IvyMax, and Together We Shine — are among 100 national finalists competing in the American Rocketry Challenge this Saturday in Virginia. Billed as “the world’s largest rocket contest,” the engineering event features 5,000+ students who design, build, and launch model rockets.
Sports
  • “It’s about winning, and we’re not playing good baseball right now,” said Padres third baseman Manny Machado after the team was swept by the Dodgers yesterday. San Diego is currently third in the National League West with a 19-22 record, trailing the first-place Dodgers by seven games. (MLB.com)
Festival
  • The San Diego International Fringe Festival runs this Thursday, May 18-Sunday, May 28 — an annual celebration of quirky, “eyeball-busting” performing arts. This year, there are 20 acts across several venues in Balboa Park, including the Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theatre and Centro Cultural de la Raza. Most shows cost ~$10.
Eat
  • We’ll all scream for ice cream on Sunday, June 25, when the Scoop San Diego Ice Cream Festival returns to North Park. The cool event will feature treats from 20+ local ice cream, gelato, and paleta shops — and proceeds will benefit the San Diego Food Bank. Scoop up tickets.
Biz
Drink
  • Ditch the hangover without having to ditch your favorite cocktail with Ritual Zero Proof Spirits. The award-winning brand makes non-alcoholic rum, tequila, gin, and whiskey so you can enjoy the ritual of having a drink without feeling icky the following day. Psst — check out Ritual’s collection of cocktail recipes.*
Open

🍷 Let’s wine down

Oddish Wine opens at The Gärten in Bay Park
SD Oddish Wine The Garten opening
Oddish Wine is now open at The Gärten in Bay Park. | Photo via Danielle Adams
Grape news — The Gärten in Bay Park is growing, adding an urban winery to the mix.

The beer, mead, pizza, and live music hub debuted last fall at 5322 Banks St. — in a 2,500-sqft patio space co-licensed by Deft Brewing and Lost Cause Meadery. Now, it’s also home to Oddish Wine, officially opening this Friday.

The tasting room hails from the Lost Cause Meadery team and specializes in adventurous, “minimal intervention” wines created using San Diego County grapes — plus experimental ciders, vermouths, amaro, and canned spritz beverages. Some of the menu’s naturally sparkling wines are co-fermented with other fruits or fortified with botanicals, like the Tart Cherry Vermouth.

Whatever you sip, husband-wife owners Billy and Suzanna Beltz promise it’ll be an “exploratory drinking experience” with a “sense of place” that highlights San Diego’s craft beverage scene.

Oddish Wine is open Wednesday-Sunday.
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Monica
From the editor
The weather has been perfect, and it’s definitely time to hit our beautiful trails. If you like trekking with friends, try joining a hike led by the Canyoneers — the “citizen naturalists” from the San Diego Natural History Museum — currently celebrating their 50th anniversary.

Their hiking season runs through June, and upcoming guided hikes include: The Stonewall Mine Loop at Cuyamaca Rancho State Park on Sunday, May 21, and the Rocky Cliffs Trail at Sunset Cliffs Natural Park on Tuesday, May 23. The hikes are free, but RSVP ahead of time.
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