Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2021

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 consists primarily of funds received from strategic partners for use in approved marketing and promotional activities.

	December 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
	(In thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	443,707	$	433,909
Restricted cash, included in prepaid expenses and other current assets		779		1,316
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$	444,486	$	435,225

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