Chewed on steel gates in between killing three people ORLANDO, Florida––Tilikum, 36, the most notorious of orca whales, died at SeaWorld Orlando early on January 6, 2016 “surrounded by trainers, care staff and veterinarians,” SeaWorld said in a prepared statement. The death of Tilikum leaves SeaWorld with 23 orcas, including seven males and 16 […]
SeaWorld ends Shamu’s sex life
But SeaWorld will still have orcas for years to come ORLANDO, Florida; SAN DIEGO, California; PENN COVE, Washington–– Acceding to the apparent inevitable, SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. president and chief executive officer Joel Manby on March 17, 2016 announced an end to 32 years of SeaWorld efforts to breed orca whales. “Times have changed, and we […]
About Tilikum: an open letter to Sea World
by Russ Rector To: SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment (9205 Southpark Center Loop #400, Orlando, FL 32819) Necropsy of wild animals is essential in conservation. Sea mammals of key interest include the orca or ‘killer whale’. Tilikum, a famous captive orca presented to the public as education for over 31 years, is regularly described as an […]