SeaWorld Pictures Announces Turtle: The Incredible Journey, Documentary Coming to Theaters

SeaWorld's newly formed SeaWorld Pictures division announces "Turtle: The Incredible Journey," a family documentary directed by National Geographic Explorer's Nick Stringer that follows the life and migration of a loggerhead turtle from hatching to maturity and a return to its Florida nesting grounds. 

Turtle: The Incredible Journey opens the same week as SeaWorld San Diego's Turtle Reef, a new attraction that showcases this extraordinary species in a 300,000-gallon aquarium with a massive underwater viewing gallery.  The attraction also features thousands of tropical fish, a touch-screen interactive tracking map where guests can learn about sea turtles and SeaWorld's rescue efforts.  Turtle Reef also includes a new ride that takes guests on a thrilling rescue mission of their own.

Initial theatrical markets set for June 24 include New York, Los Angeles and theaters near three primary SeaWorld locations: San Diego, San Antonio and Orlando.  The film's official premiere is scheduled for Tuesday, June 21 at the large-format 3D theater at SeaWorld in San Diego.  

Expansion plans call for the release of the film to additional theaters and cities throughout July and August, with a target of more than 200 locations.