SeaWorld, citing the
confidential nature of its security practices, refused to say who authorised
the spying they’ve acknowledged, how long it had been going on, or how many of
its workers were involved.
Joel Manby, the aquatic
theme park's chief executive, admitted to the spying during a conference call
with investors on Thursday.
SeaWorld San Diego worker
Paul McComb was suspended last year after he was accused of posing as an
activist by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
An internal investigation
revealed that Mr McComb worked for the theme park's human resources department,
PETA said.
The group accused him of
masquerading as an animal rights activist dating back to 2012.
PETA said Mr McComb
attempted to incite violence during peaceful protests and posted incendiary
comments on social media.
Mr McComb is still employed
by SeaWorld a fact which PETA claims shows the theme park's willingness to
condone corporate spying.
Mr Manby told investors
that SeaWorld would no longer use such tactics, and that the company was hiring
an outside firm to review its security practices.
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