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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Estimated Useful Lives

product development is complete. The cost of the 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 and equipment

     3–15 years   

Animals

     1–40 years