SeaWorld’s Latest PR Spin, Explained
First, SeaWorld told us it wanted to build bigger tanks. Now it’s telling us it will phase out the practice of forcing orcas to perform “circus-style” tricks. But don’t be…
SeaWorld Must End Captivity, Not Just Circus-Style Shows
SeaWorld has unveiled plans to phase out orca shows next year. So why does it still insist on holding the animals captive?
Hospitals Now Have Codes for Treating Injured SeaWorld Trainers
Injured by a frustrated captive orca? There’s a code for that. The updated list of ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases) medical codes used by doctors and hospitals includes listings for…
Congress Member Proposes New Bill That Would Mean the Beginning of the End for Orca Captivity
Rep. Adam B. Schiff nets praise from PETA for new legislation calling for an end to orca imprisonment.
Orca Expert Asked to Leave SeaWorld
You won’t believe what a renowned orca expert and an ex-SeaWorld trainer saw at SeaWorld San Diego before they were escorted out.
Something Stinks at SeaWorld … and It’s Not Dead Fish
On the heels of the California Coastal Commission‘s decision to approve SeaWorld San Diego’s expansion plans as long as the park stops breeding orcas, SeaWorld has hired the law firm…
The California Coastal Commission approved SeaWorld’s new tanks with a key condition: no more captive breeding.
Video: What These People Learned About SeaWorld Left Them Stunned
In nature, orcas live in close-knit pods, much like humans. Females often stay with their mothers for their entire lives. At SeaWorld, it’s a different story. PETA took to the…
7 Reasons Why Lolita Is the Loneliest and Saddest Orca in the World
For years, Lolita has been a prisoner at the Miami Seaquarium—without adequate living space or the company of other orcas.
SeaWorld’s Earnings Plummet 84 Percent!
The company cites “continued brand challenges.”