The former killer whale trainer has released a book about SeaWorld. — -- The whale trainer behind a book critical of SeaWorld says his former employer is conducting a "smear campaign" by ...

Dawn Brancheau, 40, lost her life in 2010 after Tilikum dragged her by ponytail The orca's troubled life in captivity was documented in 2013 Netflix hit, Blackfish READ MORE: 'Astonishing' moment an ...

SeaWorld is ending its controversial killer whale breeding programs, the theme park operator said in a statement today. Its treatment of the orcas has come under fierce criticism since the release of ...

SeaWorld San Antonio has announced the passing of eight-year-old Kamea, one of the five orcas, also known as killer whales, in the park's care. "Kamea brought joy and inspiration to millions of guests ...

SEATTLE — The endangered killer whales of the Pacific Northwest live very different lives from orcas in captivity. They swim up to 100 miles (161 kilometers) a day in pursuit of salmon, instead of ...

The wave of criticism slamming SeaWorld for its treatment of orcas has not receded, despite the company's plans to develop larger enclosures and to funnel millions into funding for marine research.

SEATTLE — A new orca calf spotted in the Puget Sound last week is part of the family of the last killer whale captured in United States waters. The new Bigg's, or mammal-hunting, orca calf was spotted ...

TAMPA, Fla. (Reuters) - Tilikum, the orca who killed several people and was featured in the documentary "Blackfish" making the case against keeping orcas in captivity, died on Friday, SeaWorld ...

SAN DIEGO -- SeaWorld filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging a California commission's ruling that bans the company from breeding captive killer whales at its San Diego park. The suit filed in San Diego ...