Dawn Brancheau

1969–2010 (age 41)

SeaWorld trainer

Biography

Dawn Brancheau (1969-2010) brought joy and trust to her work, forging a deep bond with the animals she trained and demonstrating a contagious enthusiasm that inspired colleagues and guests alike.

Her warmth and dedication to marine life continue to influence those who followed in her footsteps, and she is memorialized at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

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