Tag: Killer Whales
SeaWorld CEO Criticizes Logic of Activists Regarding Killer Whales
SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment CEO Joel Manby shared his feelings about the company’s stance on killer whales, and the harsh criticism from activists it has received, while speaking at the ICR Conference in Orlando on Monday. The ICR Conference is a function attended by international investors, analysts, bankers, and select media; Manby used the opportunity … SeaWorld CEO Criticizes Logic of Activists Regarding Killer Whales
Orca Advocates Demand Florida Breeding Law Due to Concerns over SeaWorld’s Policy
SeaWorld abandoned its controversial killer whale breeding program back in 2016, but that was only a change in company policy; animal rights advocates are now pushing for laws to cement the decision. State laws regarding the captivity of orcas are not unprecedented, as later in 2016 California passed legislation that banned breeding, performances, and the … Orca Advocates Demand Florida Breeding Law Due to Concerns over SeaWorld’s Policy
SeaWorld Euthanizes Aging Killer Whale
One of SeaWorld’s last surviving killer whales to come from the wild, 42-year-old Kasatka died on Tuesday, August 15th. This makes the third orca death for SeaWorld this year, after the July death of a 3-month-old calf and the January passing of the controversial documentary Blackfish‘s subject Tilikum. Kasatka spent years suffering from lung disease, … SeaWorld Euthanizes Aging Killer Whale
SeaWorld San Antonio’s Last Captivity-Born Orca Calf Has Died
Kyara, a 3-month-old killer whale calf born into captivity at SeaWorld San Antonio, passed away on July 24th. The park had ended its orca breeding program in March of 2016, and Kyara was conceived before that announcement; she was the last calf born as a result of SeaWorld’s orca breeding. SeaWorld released an announcement explaining … SeaWorld San Antonio’s Last Captivity-Born Orca Calf Has Died
