These trainers make me sick. They are so cheesy. These are apex predators who live in family groups with their own dialect, swim up to 100 miles a day, hunt seals, dolphins and squid. They don't belong in concrete tanks for human entertainment. If these trainers 'love' Orcas, why do they think this is acceptable? check out the new website VOICE OF THE ORCAS - it's been produced by 4 ex-trainers
They are being forsed to do tricks. If they where not hungry, they wouldn't want the gross dead fish they "treat " them with after doing what they "train " them to do..If they love them so much, they would study them in the wild. Not lock them up forever until they are dead.
I don't see how as this is something they have planned as children themselves. They are passionate about the orcas they work with. And I don't think money was what they thought of at 6 or 7 years old. No it was the amazing reality of being with these animals every day and working towards their goals. Sure they get paid. But that's just part of it right? You get paid to work at any job. The point is it's too late to undo whats been done and the orcas are in better hands under their care.
had a traumatic experience at Sealand which is why he has this knack for attacking the trainers. Unfortunately that trauma has stood with him all his years. And even though seaworld Orlando treats him waaay better than sealand ever did. I still think Tilikum has suffered a traumatic upbringing in his earlier captivity days and it remains with him. And unfortunately he took it out on Dawn. These trainers really do take great care of the orcas. And if you really think its all about money.
I think i may know why Tilikum did what he did to Dawn. I did further research on Tilikums history. Back in the day when Tilikum was brought to the first aquarium, sealand in Victoria Canada. They treated him with food deprivation. Which a lot of activists think of but actually is not practiced anymore. This was done when the orcas didn't do what was told. Also Tilikum was placed in the aquarium with 2 other orcas who were dangerous and often attacked him. I have a feeling Tilikum had a...cont
While the trainers might love these animals, it's clear they do not belong in captivity any longer. We've discovered they're highly intelligent, incredibly social, and of course, dangerous, to keep in these small, barren pools. Life in a tank, for them, is so unnatural - nothing like what they would be doing in the wild, swimming vast distances and interacting with their families.
This is just SO unnatural. These animals are HUNTERS....and you wonder why their lifespans are shortened by HALF in captivity....they are stuck in these little blue chlorinated pools. And he said "Its amazing how he can move all that weight around.." OF COURSE HE CAN! He's genetically built and engineered to hunt in the wild, moving at 35-40 mph....you just stuck him here so he has no choice but to swim in slow, small, circles.
they dont "love" killer whales for living...if they would, they wouldn't use them as slaves for somebody's entertainment....all they love is money and themselves...
@Mayasi4ka You shouldn't say that about those trainers. They are the most loving, wonderful people I have ever met. It's very disrespectful of you to suggest they do not love their animals. Have you ever met them?
@CaSsBaSs3 Indeed he is. Tilikum is the largest marine mammal in captivity, but he is not the oldest as SailorMoon1908 said. Katina's the oldest at SWF.
@HollieH1999 You always treat your "golden goose" kindly, especially in the public's eye. These mammals are not domestic, to treat them as such is unacceptable... it is a Circus pretending to be an educating entity.
@HollieH1999 The fact that they use sound to see underwater and are kept in concrete enclosures, is treating them bad. Everything about captivity is bad. Imagine being 12000 pounds and not being able to fully use all your muscles. Tilly just floats around, like a lot of captive cetaceans because they have nothing better to do and they are bored and frustrated.
These trainers make me sick. They are so cheesy. These are apex predators who live in family groups with their own dialect, swim up to 100 miles a day, hunt seals, dolphins and squid. They don't belong in concrete tanks for human entertainment. If these trainers 'love' Orcas, why do they think this is acceptable? check out the new website VOICE OF THE ORCAS - it's been produced by 4 ex-trainers
jacqdragonfly 2 weeks ago
They are being forsed to do tricks. If they where not hungry, they wouldn't want the gross dead fish they "treat " them with after doing what they "train " them to do..If they love them so much, they would study them in the wild. Not lock them up forever until they are dead.
werosta 1 month ago
I don't see how as this is something they have planned as children themselves. They are passionate about the orcas they work with. And I don't think money was what they thought of at 6 or 7 years old. No it was the amazing reality of being with these animals every day and working towards their goals. Sure they get paid. But that's just part of it right? You get paid to work at any job. The point is it's too late to undo whats been done and the orcas are in better hands under their care.
KyOkanagan 2 months ago
had a traumatic experience at Sealand which is why he has this knack for attacking the trainers. Unfortunately that trauma has stood with him all his years. And even though seaworld Orlando treats him waaay better than sealand ever did. I still think Tilikum has suffered a traumatic upbringing in his earlier captivity days and it remains with him. And unfortunately he took it out on Dawn. These trainers really do take great care of the orcas. And if you really think its all about money.
KyOkanagan 2 months ago
I think i may know why Tilikum did what he did to Dawn. I did further research on Tilikums history. Back in the day when Tilikum was brought to the first aquarium, sealand in Victoria Canada. They treated him with food deprivation. Which a lot of activists think of but actually is not practiced anymore. This was done when the orcas didn't do what was told. Also Tilikum was placed in the aquarium with 2 other orcas who were dangerous and often attacked him. I have a feeling Tilikum had a...cont
KyOkanagan 2 months ago
if keeping orcas in tanks as slaves does makes our pets slaves to?
brittperry21 3 months ago
While the trainers might love these animals, it's clear they do not belong in captivity any longer. We've discovered they're highly intelligent, incredibly social, and of course, dangerous, to keep in these small, barren pools. Life in a tank, for them, is so unnatural - nothing like what they would be doing in the wild, swimming vast distances and interacting with their families.
peepchick101 5 months ago
This is just SO unnatural. These animals are HUNTERS....and you wonder why their lifespans are shortened by HALF in captivity....they are stuck in these little blue chlorinated pools. And he said "Its amazing how he can move all that weight around.." OF COURSE HE CAN! He's genetically built and engineered to hunt in the wild, moving at 35-40 mph....you just stuck him here so he has no choice but to swim in slow, small, circles.
Sakima636 5 months ago 2
why does it keep repeating itself???
MissMoxie5 9 months ago
I wonder if Tilikum ever misses Dawn.
ludaswifey101 1 year ago
@ludaswifey101 I bet he does.
dragonlova102 1 year ago 2
lol... whale pee!
ludaswifey101 1 year ago
this was great but why all the same repeats
mandamay4ever 1 year ago
9:26 mins. of my life im not geting back the whales and trainers are awsome though
MegaSnakefan 1 year ago
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MegaSnakefan 1 year ago
I was in the dark about theme parks until I checked out bestvaluethemeparks (.) com
futuristicidea87 1 year ago
u love killer whales they love u but do they love been slaves
tenjuberrymud 1 year ago
Katina will always be my faviorate orca love her. Kalina will be missed the orginal baby shamu.
KillerWhaleResearch 1 year ago
Lol thanks but i went to seaworld not too long ago and i got it:)
DolphinTrainer101 1 year ago
they dont "love" killer whales for living...if they would, they wouldn't use them as slaves for somebody's entertainment....all they love is money and themselves...
Mayasi4ka 1 year ago
@Mayasi4ka You shouldn't say that about those trainers. They are the most loving, wonderful people I have ever met. It's very disrespectful of you to suggest they do not love their animals. Have you ever met them?
Shamu21nasa 1 year ago
Wow they have so many whales, poor babys....
FxUCKTHEWORLD 1 year ago
@FxUCKTHEWORLD They have seven.
missnoodles996 1 year ago
is the "big boy" Tilikum?
CaSsBaSs3 1 year ago
@CaSsBaSs3 Yes he is the oldest at Sea World Orlando
SailorMoon1808 1 year ago
@CaSsBaSs3 Indeed he is. Tilikum is the largest marine mammal in captivity, but he is not the oldest as SailorMoon1908 said. Katina's the oldest at SWF.
skynookie 1 year ago
laura was rubbing him a little bit here. he is very unresponsive to the trainers. i think he craves attention
cefurst1 1 year ago
Do you know where i can find this DVD or Video?
DolphinTrainer101 1 year ago
@DolphinTrainer101 You can find it at any of the Sea Worlds, or at the Shamu Store online.
skynookie 1 year ago
There is a facebook group called "I support SeaWorld and its Trainers" If you are a sea world fan, i'd really recommend it.
kiddo3027 1 year ago
@icewatercube yes, Dawn is in this video. i think this is from 2008. she really loved what she was doing.
dp5292 1 year ago
What is this from? Is it from the Beleive DVD?
HardCoreProductions2 1 year ago
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The HSUS and WSPA maintain that exposure
to live captive animals does exactly the opposite
of what the industry rhetoric claims: instead of
sensitizing visitors to marine mammals and their
habitat, it desensitizes humans to the cruelty
inherent in removing these animals from their
natural habitats and holding them captive. Naomi A. Rose PhD.-2009
metridium 2 years ago
@metridium its not like their being treated bad.
HollieH1999 1 year ago
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@HollieH1999 You always treat your "golden goose" kindly, especially in the public's eye. These mammals are not domestic, to treat them as such is unacceptable... it is a Circus pretending to be an educating entity.
metridium 1 year ago
@HollieH1999 The fact that they use sound to see underwater and are kept in concrete enclosures, is treating them bad. Everything about captivity is bad. Imagine being 12000 pounds and not being able to fully use all your muscles. Tilly just floats around, like a lot of captive cetaceans because they have nothing better to do and they are bored and frustrated.
Little123Fizz 1 year ago