At least 53 orcas (killer whales) are held captive in marine parks around the world. Use the links below to access pdfs which show the full genealogy of the orcas at each of the parks.

He was the largest orca in captivity and also the most successful sire in captivity, [163] with 21 offspring, 7 of which are still alive. When he was eight or nine years old, he impregnated both …

Aug 20, 2025 · France banned orca captivity, but two orcas remain trapped. With no sanctuary, they face neglect, abuse — and time is running out to save them.

Orcas, whether wild-born or captive-bred, cannot thrive in captivity, says Naomi Rose, a marine mammal scientist at the Animal Welfare Institute, a nonprofit organization based in Washington,...

6 days ago · Are Orcas Still Captured for Captivity? No, wild orca captures for display in marine parks have largely ceased due to public pressure and legal restrictions. However, the legacy …

Aug 14, 2024 · There are still over 50 captive orcas in the world, spread across marine parks in the US, Argentina, France, China, Japan, Russia, and Spain.

Orcas do not thrive in captive conditions, yet there are at least 60 orcas in captivity around the world today. The majority are the product of captive breeding, which marine parks actively …

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This page details every killer whale that is currently in captivity. Due to the lack of information surrounding Russian capture operations, the status of some of the animals listed below may …

As the documentary film Blackfish detailed 10 years ago, orca captivity has led to the injuries and deaths of many trainers, and shortened lives for the orcas. A total of 53 captive orcas have …