close_menu
Latest News

Lifestyle »

After years of pressure, SeaWorld to stop breeding orcas

After years of pressure, SeaWorld made a surprise announcement: It no longer breeds killer whales in captivity and will soon stop making them leap from their pools or splash audiences on command.

3 of 5
SeaWorld to stop breeding orcas, making them perform tricks
FILE - In a March 7, 2011, file photo, Kelly Flaherty Clark, left, director of animal training at SeaWorld Orlando, and trainer Joe Sanchez work with killer whales Tilikum, right, and Trua during a training session at the theme park's Shamu Stadium in Orlando, Fla. SeaWorld announced Thursday, March 17, 2016, it will immediately stop breeding killer whales, essentially phasing out the iconic orcas from its theme parks following years of controversy over keeping them in captivity. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
3 of 5