Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 are as follows:

	SeaWorld Orlando			Discovery Cove		Total
Gross carrying amount at December 31, 2016	$	269,332		$	66,278	$	335,610
Accumulated impairment loss at December 31, 2016		—			—		—
Net carrying amount at December 31, 2016		269,332			66,278		335,610
Goodwill impairment charge		(269,332	)		—		(269,332	)
Net carrying amount at September 30, 2017	$	—		$	66,278	$	66,278