Gold Coast theme park Sea World celebrates 50 years, 10,000 animal rescues and 50 million visitors

One of the Gold Coast’s best-known theme parks celebrates a major milestone today.

Sea World is turning 50. 

With more than 50 million visitors, 30,000 employees and 10,000 animal rescues since it opened its doors in 1971, Sea World has cemented its place in local history.

Originating as a…