Los Angeles Times

SeaWorld orca attack raises questions about keeping large animals in captivity

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. ORLANDO, Fla. — Rocky, a 700-pound grizzly considered one of the ...
KPBS

SeaWorld says claim of whale attack in video released by PETA is normal orca behavior

SeaWorld is facing another round of criticism from animal rights activists over keeping whales in captivity. The latest bout comes after the release of a cell phone video appears to show two killer ...
Yahoo

One-third of the world's captive orcas are in the US, and no one can agree on what to do with them

There are 18 captive orcas in the US. They all live at SeaWorld parks. SeaWorld has stopped its orca breeding program. Animal activists and SeaWorld don't agree on what's best for the remaining 18 ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

SeaWorld’s baby orca, last to be born in captivity, dies

A 3-month-old baby killer whale died Monday at a SeaWorld park in San Antonio, Texas, the park announced this week. RELATED: Famed orca whale Tilikum of SeaWorld has died The baby, named Kyara, died ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

A decade after outcry, SeaWorld launches orca-free park in UAE, its first venture outside the US

ABU DHABI, United Arab EmiratesABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. theme park chain SeaWorld, mired in controversy in recent years over its treatment of killer whales and other marine mammals, ...