Total revenue at SeaWorld Entertainment’s theme parks in the second quarter of 2018 was up as the US park operator was pulled itself out of the red.

Revenue increased by $18.2 million, or 4.9%, to $391.9 million compared to the same period last year. Net income was $22.7 million, compared to a net loss of $175.9 million in the second quarter of 2017. Attendance increased by 0.3 million, or 4.8%, to a combined 6.4 million guests across the group’s portfolio.

In addition to the SeaWorld and Aquatiica parks in Orlando, San Diego and San Antonio, this includes Busch Gardens Tampa, Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Sesame Place in Pennsylvania.
“We are pleased with our strong second quarter financial results and the continued momentum we see in the business,” says SeaWorld’s interim CEO, John Reilly.:The results were driven by our new strategic pricing strategies, new marketing and communications initiatives and the positive reception of our new rides, attractions and events.”

Further details and full figures can be viewed at SeaWorld Investor Relations.