The film Blackfish highlighted the treatment of orcas at SeaWorld Orlando, providing evidence that placing whales in captivity made them both violent and neurotic.
GIBSON PRECIOUS: ‘SeaWorld Orlando, which has been at the center of criticism from animal activist groups, is now planning to replace its signature killer-whale “One Ocean” attraction with its new “Orca Encounter.” The new exhibit will serve as an educational resource… The move comes more than four years after SeaWorld first announced it would end its ‘killer’ whale breeding programs. The company vowed to focus on orca education instead of spectacle… Chief zoological officer for SeaWorld, Chris Dold said in a statement issued this week. “This educational presentation reflects our company’s mission to inspire people and protect the animals and wild wonders of our world through education, research, animal rescue, and conservation”…
SeaWorld has faced intense scrutiny in recent years following the 2012 book “Death at SeaWorld: Shamu and the Dark Side of Killer Whales in Captivity,” written by journalist David Kirby. The book documented the mistreatment of whales forced to perform in inhumane acts at SeaWorld theme parks. The critically acclaimed documentary, “Blackfish,” followed in 2013. The film further highlighted the treatment of orcas at SeaWorld Orlando, providing evidence to back up their claims that placing the animals in captivity made them both violent and neurotic’. SOURCE…
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