SeaWorld

One of the first claims that SeaWorld makes is that Blackfish’s information is dated. There is validity to that claim: after all, Blackfish relies on trainers who had their heydays in the 1990s. Yet SeaWorld’s scientific evidence is equally dated. SeaWorld backs many of its claims with a paper written in 1998 by Dr. Ingrid Visser. Dr. Ingrid Visser, whose work was cited without her permission…

There are several documented cases of psychological abuse committed against orca whales held captive in SeaWorld parks. With the lack of swimming space available, whales are forced to swim in the same patterns every day. Doing the exact same routine every day does not foster growth, or enrichment. Typically, the only time enrichment objects (balls, toys, etc.) are present in pools are during shows. A study performed by the International Journal of Comparative Psychology (2002) concluded that…

different living environment compare to their natural habitat. This’s action especially badly affect the animal according to the article “8 reasons orcas don’t belong at SeaWorld” by SeaWorld of Hurt states "Orcas in the wild have an average life expectancy of 30 to 50 years …the average age of death orcas who have died at SeaWorld is 13 years old.” We can see that the problem arises from the captive living environment lead to premature deaths orcas. Furthermore, the article investigates the…

This article tells the dispute about Seaworld's breeding rights, each side had there quotes and opinions. To me this article really points out the fact that that Seaworld is in fact a company and not an organization. There intentions are based in profit not benefit of the animals and education; even though if you check Seaworld's website they explain differently. This really makes me wonder if the company is lying to save themselves from being bankrupt or being forcibly shut down. Like anyone I…

Not only does SeaWorld separate the mothers from their calves, but they also force incest among the whales. Like our own species, incest is seen as taboo to whales. Hargrove explained that one female whale Katina was mated with her son Taku, creating the calf named Nalani. Katina refused to accept Nalani after her birth. Another instance of this was with a whale named Kohana who bred with her uncle Keto two different times. Kohana rejected both of those offspring (Hargrove). It is clear that…

SeaWorld feeds their orcas a gelatin mixture made of pig and cow bones, along with the occasional frozen fish. This along with the tiny tanks is seemingly why all orcas at SeaWorld have a collapsed dorsal fin. Trainers in danger Over one hundred trainers that have dealt with orcas in captivity have been injured and four known have been killed. SeaWorld is not only torturing these animals, but they are putting their workers…

work at places like SeaWorld and Dutch Wonderland might lose their jobs if the killer whales are let back into the deep-sea. (National Geographic) (Journal of Ecotourism) Fifty-six captive orcas in the world lure over five hundred visitors every day for each show in marine parks around the world. This…

“Elexis, your birthday is in February, there is no way we can have your party at the zoo.” This line would be repeated throughout my household from the beginning of January until February 20th, ten days after my birthday had already passed. The zoo is a thrilling place for a kid; fantastic animals all around them running and playing, lions roaring and polar bears swimming in the little pools in their enclosures. These are common memories children have when looking back on their trips to the zoo,…

Every year, people flock to marine parks such as SeaWorld to get a glimpse of the wonder and excitement they seemingly encapsulate. Of course, the parks are known for their exquisite services and sites they provide including animal shows, exhibits, rollercoasters and water rides, excellent cuisine, and most importantly, family fun and memory-making experiences. Apart from these perks the parks provide, SeaWorld and its counterparts harbor something much darker than what’s visible on the surface.…

them physically and mentally. Sea World, the amusement park, has been profiting off of the giant mammal since 1965. Even though abnormal behavior from the orcas has been witnessed and there have been deaths to trainers - the show must go on. Should SeaWorld be able to continue their shows despite new information about how these mammals are living? The documentary, Blackfish, informs the viewer about the history of the corralling then kidnapping baby whales from their ocean homes as their…