ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. (SEAS) on Friday reported a loss of $56.5 million in its first quarter.

The Orlando, Florida-based company said it had a loss of 72 cents per share.

The theme park operator posted revenue of $153.6 million in the period.

SeaWorld shares have dropped 54% since the beginning of the year. The stock has decreased 43% in the last 12 months.

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