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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
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