What Happened To Loro Parque? Loro Parque ceased (apparently permanently) all waterwork with killer whales (Tr. 563-564). Is keto still at Loro Parque? Frustration, violence and boredom: these are the central features of Keto’s life story. Born in captivity in 1995, he currently lives at Loro Parque, a zoo and marine amusement park in Tenerife,
How Much Longer Do Orcas Live In The Wild Than In Aquariums? In the wild, male orcas live to an average of 30 years (maximum 50-60 years) and 46 years for females (maximum 80-90 years). At least 170 orcas have died in captivity, not including 30 miscarried or still-born calves. SeaWorld holds 19 orcas in
Why Should Orcas Be Kept In Captivity? SeaWorld’s Robeck says there’s another good reason to keep orcas on display: They’re “education ambassadors” that encourage “people to think more about the environment and what they can do to help preserve and protect it.” Yet Giles notes that SeaWorld has yet to do the research that could
Why Should Killer Whales Be Kept In Captivity? SeaWorld’s Robeck says there’s another good reason to keep orcas on display: They’re “education ambassadors” that encourage “people to think more about the environment and what they can do to help preserve and protect it.” Yet Giles notes that SeaWorld has yet to do the research that
Is It Cruel To Keep Killer Whales In Captivity? Killer whales live in family groups, or matriarchal pods, led by a dominant female. Each family has their own unique calls and they form strong lifelong bonds. Taking killer whales from the wild and placing them in captivity breaks these bonds, causing emotional stress. Why are
Did Shamu The Whale Kill Anyone? After six years in captivity, Shamu died. Before her death, she seriously injured several people, including Anne Eckis, a SeaWorld employee, who she bit during a live recorded performance. Shamu had reportedly shown signs of erratic behavior before the incident. After her death, Shamu’s name lived on. What year
Where Is Tilikum The Whale Now? On January 6th, 2017, SeaWorld announced that Tilikum had died early in the morning. The cause of death was reported as a bacterial infection. How did Tilikum die? On January 6th, 2017, SeaWorld announced that Tilikum had died early in the morning. The cause of death was reported as