Protesters gather outside SeaWorld San Antonio to call for them to 'Empty The Tanks'

More than 75 people crowded near the entrance of SeaWorld San Antonio, at the intersection of North Ellison Drive and Westover Hills Boulevard, as part of the worldwide “Empty the Tanks” protest. More than 75 people crowded near the entrance of SeaWorld San Antonio, at the intersection of North Ellison Drive and Westover Hills Boulevard, as part of the worldwide “Empty the Tanks” protest. Photo: By Tyler White, San Antonio Express-News Photo: By Tyler White, San Antonio Express-News Image 1 of / 50 Caption Close Protesters gather outside SeaWorld San Antonio to call for them to 'Empty The Tanks' 1 / 50 Back to Gallery

More than 75 people showed up at the entrance of SeaWorld San Antonio with signs, megaphones and T-Shirts calling for the entertainment park to "Empty The Tanks" of its animal attractions.

The protesters lined the intersection of North Ellison Drive and Westover Hills Boulevard, toting signs with statements about the living conditions and treatment of orcas, dolphins and other marine animals kept in captivity.

They shouted and called out to the passing motorists, stating their cases and reminding people of claims made about SeaWorld such as the ones in the controversial documentary, "Blackfish."

Gabby Cole, the coordinator of the San Antonio portion of this worldwide event, said they want to raise awareness to the public about the impact that SeaWorld's business has on the lives of the animals used for entertainment.

"They are highly intelligent social animals and living in a tank just does not suit them," Cole said.

The protest was without incident, and two San Antonio Police units were nearby throughout the event.

Click through the slideshow to see photos from the 3rd annual Empty The Tanks event in San Antonio.

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