Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

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