Tag Archives: Lolita
23Aug
A Letter to Toki/Lolita
When Toki, also known as Tokitae or Lolita, died Friday, August 18, the Miami Seaquarium announced the news on Instagram. The post
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18Aug
Lolita the Orca is Dead
The last surviving orca of the infamous Penn Cove captures of 1970 is dead. AUGUST 18, 2023: Lolita (also known as Tokitae),
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30Mar
Will Lolita Finally Retire in Peace and Dignity?
For over five decades, Lolita, (also known as Tokitae), the most famous orca in captivity, has lived just steps from the ocean
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24Oct
Alleged Dolphin Abuse at Miami Seaquarium
The diets of nine dolphins at Miami Seaquarium’s Dolphin Harbor were severely cut for the purposes of ensuring the animals performed better
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12Apr
Dolphin Charges Trainer at Miami Seaquarium
With decades of evidence clearly demonstrating that dolphins and other whales do not belong in captivity, it’s no surprise that a dolphin
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04Mar
Are Lolita’s Performing Days Over?
Lolita might have just performed her last shows. On March 3, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) granted a license to The
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27Feb
One Dolphin’s Story: Lolita
Quick Facts Born: 1966 (estimated) Captured: August 8, 1970, Penn Cove, Washington, United States On August 8, 1970 at approximately four years
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07Oct
Serious Problems Cited During Miami Seaquarium Inspection
A newly-released report, authored by the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, has citied serious problems during
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18Aug
Dolphin Company’s Newest ‘Acquisition’ – Miami Seaquarium
If you’re appalled by this blog’s cover image of a full-grown orca performing in a tiny tank for paying visitors, you’re not
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18Mar
When the Show’s Over
While aquariums and marine parks will have you believe there is much to be learned from captive dolphin shows, the real education
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