New book paints SeaWorld in negative light over captivity of orcas
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In the thorough and disturbing Death at SeaWorld, investigative journalist David Kirby (Evidence of Harm) uses Brancheau’s death as a springboard for examining the ethics of holding orcas in captivity; the culture of SeaWorld; a series of previous deaths caused by orcas at theme parks; the life of killer whales in the wild; the history of the anti-captivity movement; and the sad story of Keiko, the killer whale that starred in Free Willy.
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I'm not sure what Keiko has to do with SeaWorld, but I think he makes a great case study for why you can't just "free Willy." That animal was captured and kept in a confined, crappy tank for years before being "rescued" for the movie. It's a far cry from the conditions at SeaWorld. I got to see him once at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, and talked to some people there who just loved him like their own child.
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Last time I checked the Orcas are treated better then most people in SeaWorld. Maybe these animal rights people are really just jealous of these pampered whales hahaha
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