Tag Archives: Miami Seaquarium
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),
read moreWill 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
read moreAlleged 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
read moreDolphin 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
read moreAre 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
read moreOne 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
read moreSerious 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
read moreDolphin 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
read moreWhen 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
read moreIt’s No Longer an Option NOT to Listen
For 1000 miles, Tahlequah grieved – while her baby decomposed. Born on July 24, the calf would live only about 30 minutes
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