Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Schedule Of Cash Cash Equivalents And Restricted Cash

Restricted cash is recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Restricted cash as of December 31, 2022 consists primarily of advanced funds for which costs have yet to be incurred related to the Company’s international services agreements. See further discussion in Note 4–Revenues.

	December 31,		December 31,
	2023		2022
	(In thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	246,922	$	79,196
Restricted cash, included in prepaid expenses and other current assets		—		3,124
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$	246,922	$	82,320

Estimated Useful Lives

The cost of assets is depreciated using the straight-line method based on the following estimated useful lives:

Land improvements	10-40 years
Buildings	5-40 years
Rides, attractions and equipment	3-20 years
Animals	1-50 years