Marineland 2006: Orcas- Kiska and Athena

2 female orcas of MLC, mother Kiska and baby Athena.

Category:

Travel & Events

Tags:

• MLC
• marineland
• orca
• orcas
• kiska
• athena
• niagara
• falls
• friendship
• cove
• canada

[fredjelucas]

Hello Bubblywums, Namu(the-orca) from Da speaking here :D

Just a question, as can be seen at 0.49 and at more parts of the movie, you can come very close to the orcas. So in fact, when Ike would for example put his chin on that shallow ledge, nothin would/could stop you from petting him (except for the fact it's probably strctly forbidden). Just a question ;P

[bubblywums]

@fredjelucas Since this video was filmed, they put up another wall around the edge so people can't get that close anymore. Also, they have staff that monitor people so they don't put their hands too close or stand on top of the second wall. :)

[ThePrairieOrca]

Teehee~ I remember when Athena was that small. xD

[bubblywums]

I know! It seems like just yesterday!

[Nalaniluvr95]

Cute video! Can I use some of this for a video I am making on orcas and calves? It's perfect for it! I will always credit you!:D

[bubblywums]

Sure, I don't mind at all! Thank you so much for asking. <3 Let me know when you finish!

[RenBordercollies]

Athea huh :) I Don't know her name. I'm from czech republic and in summer 2006 i was on holidays in Canada. It was amazing :) I want back...

[Luke19Wales]

@AmyHoneyBunny that tank is actually quite big i think, if you want to see a small tank look at the tiny fishbowl the Orca Lolita lives in at the Miami Seaquarium... :(

[ShutUpURFine]

@1992kml to say hey mom i want some milk now

[bubblywums]

@1992kml It's mostly so she can feel close to her mother, and she's also stimulating milk production. You'll notice that where she's hitting is where she drinks milk from.

[fredjelucas]

@bubblywums Too bad XD Is it a real wall around it, just like the 'main' wall, or is it more like a fence?

Thanks for the info :)

[thealaska1234567]

ncie

[Fabala20]

That is so cool! At Sea world, you can't get that close to the orcas. It would be amazing to get right up next to them. Orcas are so awesome :D Those two look so happy together :) Great vid!