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Former employee says Six Flags DK unprepared

An expert marksman and former employee with Six Flags Discovery Kingdom says the park is under-prepared for dangerous animal escapes. The ex-employee, Dale Udell, was part of the park's rifle team tasked with last-resort shootings in the event of an escaped animal that could... [More]

Sea Lion shot in face soon to live at Six Flags

A sea lion, now named Sgt. Nevis, shot in the face by a Sacramento fisherman last year will soon call Six Flags Discovery Kingdom "home." The fisherman was arrested on charges of alleged animal cruelty in relation to the shooting and is awaiting a... [More]

Six Flags DK Fright Fest 2009 detailed

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom has released details of this year's Fright Fest. It seems the planned festivities will be much of the same this year, but that won't deter the San Francisco Bay area Halloween faithfuls. The shows: • The Wheel of Fright (contestants... [More]

Alleged burglar arrested at Six Flags DK

Jose Orellana, 42, was arrested yesterday on charges of attempted burglary at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. At around 4:40 a.m. local officers were flagged down by park security and were informed that a man was seen trying to break in to soda and ATM... [More]

Man badly beaten by Six Flags security guards

Corey Carlson, a 19-year-old member of the San Francisco Youth Commission, said Sunday that he was beaten by security guards at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. The assault left Carlson with a concussion and multiple broken bones in his face. Carlson says he was celebrating... [More]

Tony Hawk to open Memorial Day at SFDK

The Tony Hawk's Big Spin wild mouse-style coaster is set to open Memorial Day weekend at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom with a series of skateboard-themed events. The three-day launch, which will take place on May 23-25 with professional and amateur skateboarder exhibitions, break-dancing performances,... [More]

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom opening skatepark

According to various reports, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom will add a skateboard park to coincide with the opening of the new Tony Hawk Big Spin roller coaster. The Fuzion Zone skate park will feature a slalom course, jumps and ramps, and will be included... [More]

Revamp boosts attendance at Discovery Kingdom

A year after Six Flags Marine World became Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, the park is reporting increased attendance numbers for its first year of operations under its new name. "Our policy is to not release attendance numbers, but attendance was up significantly over last... [More]

Six Flags announces new rides, attractions for 2008

Six Flags has announced a large-scale capital expansion plan for the 2008 operating season, an investment that is one of the largest in the company's history. "In 2006 our capital efforts were focused on cleaning up the parks -- improving guest ... [More]

Six Flags completes Discovery Kingdom purchase

Six Flags has officially completed its purchase of Discovery Kingdom from the city of Vallejo, California. The $55 million buyout gives Six Flags full ownership of the park, which it had shared revenues with the city for years. The deal was hampered by a... [More]