Why do SeaWorld trainers wear wetsuits even when it's hot?

For a similar reason people in hot countries wrap up. Sunburn. They can't constantly apply suncream to their full body, and too much sun exposure is bad anyway. Also, professionalism. read more

After nearly two decades at SeaWorld, senior orca trainer John Hargrove still believed in the marine park's mission."This is the cult-like experience you've been programmed to defend your entire life," Hargrove, now 41 years old and three years out from his job at SeaWorld's Shamu Stadium in San Antonio, told The Dodo. read more

We went to DC 3/1/01 with boys ages 2 and 4. We all wore the vests. The only people wearing wetsuits seemed to be the trainers who stay in the water a lot. My kids would have freaked out if I tried to get wetsuits on them. The water is heated in the park except for the dolphin swim area. read more

Whale trainers at SeaWorld Orlando started wearing safety vests at the theme park's “One Ocean” killer-whale show Monday. The air vests inflate and become buoyant when their cords are tugged, and they include a small scuba tank. The apparatus fits over the trainers' regular uniforms. read more