Lolita, the beloved killer whale who’s spent the past five decades at the Miami Seaquarium, died Friday after a sudden illness, officials said.
that plans were underway to move Lolita to an ocean sanctuary in Washington state within the next two years.
Lolita was taken from the waters of Washington state in 1970 when she was about four years old. She’s estimated to be around 57 now, and is one of the oldest killer whales in captivity.Puget Sound orcas were put on the endangered species list in 2005, but captive animals were excluded from protection.
For years, animal rights activists have said Lolita should be moved back to her home pod in Puget Sound, saying her pool at the Seaquarium is much too small. But the park has said previously that Lolita's habitat exceeds the minimum requirements established by the Animal Welfare Act regulations. "Toki was an inspiration to all who had the fortune to hear her story and especially to the Lummi nation that considered her family," the Seaquarium's statement read."Those who have had the privilege to spend time with her will forever remember her beautiful spirit."
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