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Orcas held in confinement
water to work with captive orcas, which have been responsible for numerous attacks on humans—some fatal. In contrast, wild orcas are not known to have
Captive_orcas
groups of orcas at each park, while avoiding the stress of moving orcas for breeding purposes. This table contains a full list of living captive orcas in human
List_of_captive_orcas
Largest living species of dolphin
fisheries. In late 2005, the southern resident orcas were added to the U.S. Endangered Species list. Orcas have been revered by indigenous peoples from
Orca
American SeaWorld trainer (1969–2010)
with orcas. In 2000, she appeared on NBC affiliate WESH and discussed staying physically fit to deal with the intense rigor of working with orcas. To accomplish
Dawn_Brancheau
2013 American documentary film
Gabriela Cowperthwaite. It concerns Tilikum, an orca held by SeaWorld and the controversy over captive orcas. The film premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film
Blackfish_(film)
List of attacks of humans
Orcas are large, powerful aquatic apex predators. There have been incidents where orcas were perceived to attack humans in the wild, but such attacks
Orca_attacks
Captive male orca (1981–2017)
which claims that orcas in captivity suffer psychological damage and become unnaturally aggressive. Of the four fatal attacks by orcas in captivity, Tilikum
Tilikum_(orca)
Male orca (1976–2003)
reintegration, Keiko was flown to Iceland in 1998 and in 2002, became the first captive orca to be fully released back into the ocean. On 12 December 2003, he died
Keiko_(orca)
Captive female orca (born c.1965)
often referred to as just Corky, is a female captive orca from the A5 Pod of northern resident orcas. At approximately the age of four, Corky was captured
Corky_(orca)
Captive orca at Marineland of Canada (died 2023)
cetaceans List of captive orcas Legal status of animals in Canada Tretheway, Laura (March 17, 2023). "Death of 'world's loneliest orca' sparks calls for
Kiska_(orca)
Closed theme park in Niagara Falls, Ontario
marine mammals included dolphins, sea lions, beluga whales, walruses, and orcas. Over the years, Marineland faced numerous protests and lawsuits regarding
Marineland_of_Canada
Captive female orca (c. 1966 – 2023)
called Tokitae or Toki for short (c. 1966 – August 18, 2023), was a captive female orca of the southern resident population captured from the wild in September
Lolita_(orca)
1993 film by Simon Wincer
On the Pacific Northwest coastline, a pod of orcas is tracked down by whalers. An adolescent male orca is captured and separated from his family and
Free_Willy
Infraorder of marine mammals
Aggression among captive orcas is common. They attack each other and their trainers as well. In 2013, SeaWorld's treatment of orcas in captivity was the
Cetacean
Ramming attacks on boats since 2020
attributed to fifteen different individual orcas (the exact number is still debated between certain scientists). The orcas follow the seasonal migration of Atlantic
Iberian_orca_attacks
Historic Seattle Public Aquarium orca
captivity introduced thousands of people to orcas, and soon aquariums all over the world sought to establish captive orcas in their parks. In June 1965, William
Namu_(orca)
Informal classification of marine mammals, closely related to whales and porpoises
60–90% of male orca. Captives have vastly reduced life expectancies, on average only living into their 20s, although there are examples of orcas living longer
Dolphin
Captive female orca (died 1971)
(2018). Orca: How We Came To Know And Love The Ocean's Greatest Predator. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-067311-6. "Other Captive Orcas - Historical
Shamu
Resident orca known for her long life
known orcas, Granny is employed as an example in arguments against keeping orcas in captivity, referring to the allegedly reduced lifespan of captive animals
Granny_(orca)
Zoo in Tenerife, Canary Islands
supplement the staff at Loro Parque to assist with the orcas move. In 2004 and 2005, before the orcas were brought to Loro Parque, eight animal trainers from
Loro_Parque
Animal protection legislation in California, US
Blackfish. Since the beginning of orca captivity in 1961 there have been 156 orcas held in captivity. As of 2024, there are 55 orcas held in captivity around the
Orca_Welfare_and_Safety_Act
Zoo in Florida, US
Seaquarium Parrots in the Tropical Wings exhibits Crocodile List of captive orcas SeaWorld Orlando "About Us: History". Archived from the original on
Miami_Seaquarium
Female captive orca (born c. 2007)
animals as family focused as orcas. Despite some similarities, Morgan's situation is different from that of Luna, a young male orca who became isolated in the
Morgan_(orca)
American theme park chain
proposes this phenomenon can occur when any orcas live in relatively warmer conditions. Though, since captive orcas are more likely to breach, rising up to
SeaWorld
Captive male orca (c. 1966 – 1986)
of the Free Willy trilogy of films. Windsor Safari Park Captive orcas List of captive orcas List of individual cetaceans "One Dolphin's Story – Ramu/Winston"
Ramu_III
Canadian-American scientist (born 1957)
when the female gave birth to the first orca conceived in captivity. She was interested in studying how baby orcas acquired new language. However, the calf
Alexandra_Morton
2026 film
Trish encourages Maddie to visit a local attraction featuring Ceto, a captive orca. Disapproving of the captivity, Maddie refuses to support the venue financially
Killer_Whale_(2026_film)
American aquarium owner and entrepreneur
selling a number of orcas during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Griffin was present when the first ever successful feeding of a captive orca occurred. He was
Ted_Griffin_(orca_capturer)
List of animals
cats List of longest-living cats List of individual cetaceans List of captive orcas List of individual dogs List of longest-living dogs List of individual
Lists_of_animals
Orca's historic scientific impact
hunting and killing orcas for its research. Moby Doll began the transformation of the species' image, followed by the next few captive orcas. They initiated
Moby Doll's impact in scientific research
Moby_Doll's_impact_in_scientific_research
Zoo in British Columbia, Canada
aquarium subsequently closed and sold its orcas to SeaWorld. The aquarium opened in 1969, housing an orca named Haida which had been captured in 1968
Sealand_of_the_Pacific
First multiple-orca capture
Harbor orca capture operation was the first planned, deliberate trapping of a large group of orcas (killer whales). 15 southern resident orcas were trapped
Yukon Harbor orca capture operation
Yukon_Harbor_orca_capture_operation
Real or fictional whales and dolphins
anthropomorphic mascot of the 1994 Commonwealth Games Kiska, orca housed at Marineland and last captive orca kept in Canada Kohana Kotar Lolita Luna Malia Moby
List_of_individual_cetaceans
2012 US legal case on animal standing
Tilikum's back, after having snuck into the orca's tank after hours. Of the four human deaths captive orcas have caused, Tilikum was involved with three
Tilikum_v._Sea_World
Second orca displayed in captivity (July–Oct. 1964)
captivity. At the time of his capture, orcas were widely feared and hated, and about 25% of captured, immature orcas carried evidence of having been wounded
Moby_Doll
cats List of longest-living cats List of individual cetaceans List of captive orcas List of individual dogs List of longest-living dogs List of individual
Lists_of_individual_animals
Captive female orca (c.1976–2017)
male (SeaWorld San Diego) List of individual cetaceans List of captive orcas Captive killer whales Killer whale attacks on humans Keiko, the star of
Kasatka
Type of amusement park
of 2016, 63 orcas are in captivity in the U.S. Studies show that nearly all captive orcas die for reasons other than old age. Twelve orcas have died at
Marine_mammal_park
Captive male orca (born c. 1977)
also known as the Hafnarfjörður Aquarium, in Iceland, a facility in which orcas recently captured from Iceland were housed while they adjusted to captivity
Ulises_(orca)
Pregnancy through in vivo fertilization
world's first macaw by assisted reproduction. Scientists working with captive orcas were able to pioneer the technique in the early 2000s, resulting in
Artificial_insemination
Community of orcas in the North Pacific Ocean
orcas, also known as the southern resident killer whales (SRKW), are the smallest of four communities of the exclusively fish-eating ecotype of orca in
Southern_resident_orcas
Wild Female orca from the Northern Resident community (born c. 2000)
Springer (born c. 2000), officially named A73, is a wild orca from the Northern Resident Community of orcas, which frequents the waters off the northern part
Springer_(orca)
American businessman
by a controversial documentary related to the company's handling of captive orcas. The documentary, Blackfish, explored the conditions of killer whales
Joel_Manby
Populations of whales off North America
offshore orcas, occasionally venture into nearshore waters. Little to no interaction occurs between the different ecotypes. Resident and transient orcas have
Salish_Sea_orcas
Former orca shows at SeaWorld parks
SeaWorld, and has been given to different orcas over the years. In March 2016, following the 2010 death of orca trainer Dawn Brancheau, and subsequent public
Shamu_(SeaWorld_show)
American entertainment company
and Huffman Pass Amendment Directing USDA to Update Rules Protecting Captive Orcas and Other Marine Mammals". Congressman Adam Shiff. June 11, 2014. Archived
United_Parks_&_Resorts
2015 film by Colin Trevorrow
Blackfish, which is critical of the captive orca at SeaWorld, as a key inspiration for Jurassic World. Captive orca Tilikum, which was raised partly in
Jurassic_World
Aquarium for dolphins
number of bottlenose dolphins, with only 44 captive orcas being held in aquaria as of 2012. The majority of orcas are located in the various SeaWorld parks
Dolphinarium
Family of marine mammals
and the other at SeaWorld San Diego. Orca are well known for their performances in shows, but the number of orcas kept in captivity is very small, especially
Oceanic_dolphin
Orcas, also known as killer whales, have appeared in several movies and many documentaries. Creatures by the name of "orca" or "orc" have appeared throughout
Orcas_in_popular_culture
Zoo in San Clemente del Tuyú, Argentina
Argentina. Retrieved December 12, 2016. Kshamenk on Orcadome.de "Held Captive: Orcas". humanesociety.org. The Humane Society of the United States. 25 September
Mundo_Marino
Captive female orca (c. 1975–2025)
of individual cetaceans "The Petting Pool Orcas". kintocetaceans.org. Retrieved December 22, 2025. "Orcas in the SWC Petting Pool - Exploring the Cetacean-Human
Katina_(orca)
Historic star captive killer whale
star orca (killer whale) during the early era of captive orcas in the 1960s. In 1967, following the death of Namu, the only other established star orca was
Walter_the_Whale
American killer whale trainer
its Courage of Conviction Award for revealing SeaWorld's treatment of captive orcas. Days later, Hargrove's memoir was optioned for film by producers Michael
John_Hargrove_(orca_trainer)
Parvorder of cetaceans
dolphins and orcas. SeaWorld faced a lot of criticism after the documentary Blackfish was released in 2013. Aggression among captive orca is common. In
Toothed_whale
American infant and toddler products company
Whale Sanctuary Project to help build a coastal ocean sanctuary for captive orcas. In 2018, Munchkin partnered with the International Fund for Animal
Munchkin_(company)
Topics referred to by the same term
the Vietnam War Spooky, a killer whale born in captivity; see List of captive orcas Spooky, nickname of asteroid 2015 TB145, which passed Earth on Halloween
Spooky
Intellectual capacity of cetaceans
brain mass of any extant animal, averaging 7.8 kg in mature males. Orcas (Orcinus orca) have the second largest known brain mass of any extant animal. (5
Cetacean_intelligence
Animal theme park in Orlando, Florida
bringing to light concerns about the morality of the SeaWorld park chain's captive orcas. The SeaWorld chain claimed the film to be inaccurate, but it suffered
SeaWorld_Orlando
Aquarium in Minato-ku, Nagoya
Japan portal Fish portal Marine life portal Nagoya Port List of captive orcas Captive killer whales Italia Mura Japanese icebreaker Fuji (AGB-5001) "水量1万3400トン
Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium
Port_of_Nagoya_Public_Aquarium
Female orca (born 2001)
for Wikie to be released from captivity. List of captive orcas List of individual cetaceans "Orcas abandoned in shuttered marine park filmed in algae-infested
Wikie
Topics referred to by the same term
Sioux chief Earth, a lair of burrowing animals such as foxes Earth, a captive orca at Kamogawa SeaWorld Earth (1930 film), a Soviet film by Alexander Dovzhenko
Earth_(disambiguation)
Aquarium in Chiba, Japan
Market Bazaar Court Raoi Kamogawa Sea World Hotel Source: List of captive orcas Captive killer whales Gamera vs. Zigra - the 1971 kaiju film tied-in with
Kamogawa_Sea_World
British veterinary surgeon (1934–2013)
medicine. From 1968, he was the vet in charge of Cuddles, the first captive orca to be kept in the UK, at Flamingo Park, North Yorkshire. Taylor was born
David Taylor (veterinary surgeon)
David_Taylor_(veterinary_surgeon)
Species of fungi that live in marine or estuarine environments
Mortalities from fungal disease have been reported in captive orcas; it is thought that stress due to captive conditions may have been predisposing. Transmission
Marine_fungi
Dolphinarium Seaworld Abu Dhabi List of aquaria List of zoos List of captive orcas "Nanjing Underwater World". Nuww.com.cn. Retrieved 2018-06-04. Adventure
List_of_dolphinariums
Theme park in France (1970–2025)
glass wall 64 metres (210 ft) long. Marineland holds two orcas: Wikie and Keijo. The two orcas were supposed to be transported to Japan in 2024 but French
Marineland_of_Antibes
New Zealand marine biologist
Visser (born 20 February 1966) is a New Zealand marine biologist who studies orcas. She regularly lectures on the subject aboard cruise ships, especially in
Ingrid_Visser_(biologist)
American biologist (1935–2023)
Payne's last involvements was in supporting the planned move of the captive orca Lolita from the Miami Seaquarium to a sanctuary in the Salish Sea. From
Roger_Payne
American football executive and owner (1959–2025)
30, 2023, the Miami Seaquarium announced that Lolita, the park's sole captive orca, would be returned to her natal waters in the Pacific Northwest. Irsay
Jim_Irsay
Topics referred to by the same term
by French cartoonist Lewis Trondheim Walter the Whale, an early star captive orca (killer whale) in 1967 List of storms named Walt Walters (disambiguation)
Walter
disputed because the bread is not manipulated or held by the bird. Captive orcas have been observed baiting and catching a bird with a regurgitated fish
Tool_use_by_non-human_animals
Topics referred to by the same term
a statue by Peter Hodgkinson Splash (c. 1986 – 2005) – see List of captive orcas Splash, a Portuguese water dog owned by Ted Kennedy Splash (otter),
Splash
Male orca formerly in captivity at SeaWorld San Antonio, Texas
sent to SeaWorld San Diego where he spent his first couple of years of captive life. He originally stayed at Shamu Stadium but was later moved to SeaWorld's
Kotar_(orca)
Passenger ferry operated by Washington State Ferries
in Miami. Orca Network promoted the choice of Tokitae for the ferry under construction, to promote the cause of returning the captive orca to her natal
MV_Tokitae
Theme park in Hengqin, Zhuhai, China
Further criticism arises from a recent trade of orcas between China and Russia. In 2013 Russia captured wild orcas in the Sea of Okhotsk, two of which have been
Chimelong_Ocean_Kingdom
Aquarium in Washington, USA
many orca whales captured in the wild. The orcas who were captive there were: Namu, Shamu, Katy, Kandu, Walter (briefly), and three unnamed orcas for a
Seattle_Marine_Aquarium
Topics referred to by the same term
see List of storms named Wanda For Wanda the first ever captive orca, see List of captive orcas All pages with titles beginning with Wanda All pages with
Wanda_(disambiguation)
City in Kantō, Japan
United States, since 1995 Kamogawa Sea World, noted especially for its captive orcas and numerous other sea creatures Seichō-ji – Buddhist temple associated
Kamogawa,_Chiba
Topics referred to by the same term
Ikaika may refer to: A captive orca Ikaika Alama-Francis (born 1984), football player Ikaika Kahoano (born 1978), singer Ikaika Malloe (born 1974), American
Ikaika
American law firm
April 14, 2022. "Lawsuit filed against SeaWorld over mistreatment of captive orcas". cbs8.com. August 22, 2015. Retrieved April 14, 2022. "College students
Hagens_Berman
Ford, 66, English footballer (Stoke City). Katina, c. 50, Icelandic captive orca (SeaWorld Orlando). A. K. Khandker, 95, Bangladeshi air force officer
Deaths_in_December_2025
Resistance by animals to human activities
threats or sustained deprivation. Examples include orcas injuring trainers in captivity (see: Orca attacks), wild boars evading hunters with tactical
Animal_resistance
American non-profit organization
district court alleging that SeaWorld was enslaving its captive orcas in violation of the orcas' rights under the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States
Nonhuman_Rights_Project
Canadian conservation initiative
aims to construct a permanent seaside sanctuary for retired captive whales, including orcas and belugas. It had received support from various animal welfare
Whale_Sanctuary_Project
American animal activist (born 1965)
and SeaWorld agreed to phase out its use of orca whales in performance, to end breeding of captive orcas, and to implement reforms including the introduction
Wayne_Pacelle
American politician
2014, Bloom introduced legislation to ban live performances and captive breeding of orcas. The legislation, if passed into law, would affect SeaWorld San
Richard_Bloom
Topics referred to by the same term
(小花 鈴), a character from the manga series Seiyu's Life! Kohana (orca), a captive orca Kohana cat, a minor cat breed This disambiguation page lists articles
Kohana
Month of 1978
Katina gave birth to seven calves while in captivity, more than any other captive orca whale. Kasatka died in 2017 at age 41. As of 2024, Katina has been in
October_1978
Community in Nova Scotia, Canada
location for a sanctuary for retired belugas and possibly orcas. "Canada proposed as site of captive whale sanctuary", BBC News, 26 February 2020. 45°6′31″N
Port_Hilford,_Nova_Scotia
American researcher and conservationist (born 1950)
summers in the 1970s and 1980s with killer whales, or orcas, are considered classic whale texts. Orca: The Whale Called Killer is still in print after more
Erich_Hoyt
Non-profit organization in the US
mammals in captivity and played a key longterm role in the campaign to end captive orca performance at SeaWorld. HSUS opposed the Georgia Aquarium's application
Humane_World_for_Animals
Topics referred to by the same term
principality of the Punjab Region Nakai (Japanese vocation) Nakai, a captive orca Nakai, a Lizardman in the Warhammer game Nakai, a race in the Stargate
Nakai
Apple Computer in order to found NeXT. September 26 – Kalina, the first captive orca born at SeaWorld as well as the first to survive past infancy, is born
1985_in_the_United_States
Court (2012–2020). Ken Wagner, 75, American football coach. Kiska, 47, captive orca Jesús Alou, 80, Dominican baseball player (San Francisco Giants, Houston
Deaths_in_March_2023
Name list
of Nalani & Sarina, an American soul-rock duo Nalani (orca) (born 2006), a captive female orca This page or section lists people that share the same given
Nalani
Marine conservation organisation based in Amsterdam
Fish had founded the Orca Coalition together with seven other organisation, with the aim of securing freedom for a captive orca named Morgan. The young
FishAct
American children's film media franchise
while staying with new foster parents. There, he becomes attached to a captive killer whale, the film's eponymous "Willy", until he discovers a secret
Free_Willy_(franchise)
Topics referred to by the same term
a district in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Unna, a captive orca Unna, a long scarf worn by South Asians Unna boot, a special gauze bandage
Unna_(disambiguation)
Amusement park in the United Arab Emirates
first SeaWorld park outside of the United States and the first park without orcas. The Abu Dhabi–based company Miral Asset Management is the owner and operator
SeaWorld_Abu_Dhabi
CAPTIVE ORCAS
CAPTIVE ORCAS
Biblical
that makes captive
Male
Native American
Native American Algonquin name ASKOOK means "snake."
Male
Native American
Native American Navajo name ASHKII means "boy."
Girl/Female
American, German, Italian
Whimsical; Unpredictable; Fanciful; Ruled by Whim; Impulsive
Female
Native American
Native American name APONI means "butterfly."
Female
Native American
Native American Hopi name ZIHNA means "spins."
Male
Native American
Native American Algonquin name ABUKCHEECH means "mouse."
Male
Native American
Native American Algonquin name CHOGAN means "blackbird."
Girl/Female
Biblical
That makes captive.
Female
Italian
Italian name CAPRICE means "impulsive; ruled by whim."Â
Male
Native American
Native American Sioux name CHAYTON means "falcon."
Girl/Female
Irish
meaning pure.
Male
Native American
Native American Algonquin name ACHAK means "spirit."
Girl/Female
Italian
Fanciful.
Male
Native American
Native American Hopi name CHOOVIO means "antelope."
Girl/Female
Australian, French, Greek, Swedish
Pure; Torture
Male
Native American
Native American Algonquin name CHANSOMPS means "locust."
Female
Native American
Native American Dakota name ZITKALA means "bird."
Male
Native American
Native American Algonquin name ABOOKSIGUN means "wildcat."
Female
Irish
Pet form of Irish CaitrÃona, CAITIE means "pure."
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