SeaWorld made an announcement today that Tilikum, the killer whale at the center of attention of the documentary, Blackfish, died early this morning. The famous orca had been ill since March 2016 when it was announced he was suffering from a drug-resistant bacterial lung infection. “He has a … [Read more...]
Watch Tim Zimmermann, Associate Producer/Co-Writer for Blackfish, talk about SeaWorld’s Killer Whales
https://youtu.be/YnCY3TUbhzU Tim Zimmermann, Associate Producer/Co-Writer of the documentary Blackfish which revolved around Tilikum the killer whale who was involved in the deaths of three people including former deceased SeaWorld trainer, Dawn Brancheau, was my guest last week on (A Close Up … [Read more...]
Watch Tim Zimmermann, (Associate Producer/Co-Writer for Blackfish) talk about the Truth about SeaWorld on my latest TV Show
You can catch Tim Zimmeramn, Associate Producer and Co-Writer for Blackfish on my latest show. Tim also authored, "The Killer in the Pool," and "The Blood in the Water." Check out the link where Tim explains what really happens at SeaWorld and what should happen to the orcas now that SeaWorld has … [Read more...]
Tilikum’s Health – Cautiously Optimistic but Still Very Ill
SeaWorld's Director of Animal Training Kelly Flaherty-Clark released the following statement about Tilikum's current health status: “We’re continuing to work with the veterinary and animal care teams to treat Tilikum’s illness. His energy level and appetite have both improved since he started this … [Read more...]
SeaWorld to End Captive Breeding, Theatrical Orca Shows ; Blackfish Documentary Impetus for Changes
In a stunning but welcoming announcement, Joel Manby, SeaWorld CEO told the world today that the killer whales currently in the care of SeaWorld will be the last generation of orcas at the marine mammal park. Manby announced several historic changes today - This year we will end all … [Read more...]
Tilikum- the World’s Largest Male Captive Orca is Dying : What will his Legacy Be?
https://youtu.be/hXvsx0KS0Zk According to SeaWorld's facebook page, Tilikum, the homicidal orca who has lived in captivity for 23 years and responsible for the deaths of three people, is in poor health. Their most recent post stated: "We are saddened to report that over the past few … [Read more...]
Third Orca Dies at SeaWorld in Six Months – Pressured to end Orca Captivity
An 18-year-old orca named Unna died at the San Anotonio SeaWorld yesterday, December 21st, which makes her death the third marine mammal to die at that park in the past six months. “Unna suffered in a concrete tank for the entirety of her tragically short life. Every aspect of her daily … [Read more...]