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All These Teens Want for Christmas Is Freedom for Corky

Forget a new smartphone or virtual reality headset—compassionate teenagers around the country want something lasting and meaningful for the holidays: freedom for Corky. They’ve written SeaWorld CEO Joel Manby asking…

As a SeaWorld Shareholder, PETA Submits Resolution to Retire Orcas

As a stockholder, PETA is part owner of SeaWorld, which gives us the opportunity to submit shareholder resolutions and inform other investors about the suffering endured by the orcas, bottlenose…

"Shamu" (Tilikum) | Milan Boers | CC BY 2.0

PETA’s First-Ever Animal of the Year: Tilikum

Activists hold a large banner reading "Bring Corky Home" at Corky 47-year anniversary demo

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Corky Has Been a Prisoner for 47 Years—Tell SeaWorld to Let Her Go

Nearly 50 years in prison. On December 11, 1969, Corky was violently captured off the coast of British Columbia. On the 47th anniversary of her abduction, a costumed “orca” led PETA…

Takara and her calf, two orca whales at SeaWorld aquarium.

Ja! German Travel Agencies Stop Offering Trips to SeaWorld

Thanks to PETA Germany, travel agencies in Deutschland are saying “nein” to SeaWorld, too. © iStock.com/Thierry Hygino After hearing from PETA Germany about the suffering of captive orcas and dolphins…

Two beluga whales at the Vancouver Aquarium.

UPDATE: Two Belugas Die at Vancouver Aquarium Within 10 Days

After two beluga deaths at the Vancouver Aquarium occurred this month, city organizers may let the public vote on whether to end whale captivity.

An orca splashing in front of a crowd of people at SeaWorld.

Don’t Be Fooled by SeaWorld San Antonio’s Plans for a ‘Shamu-Free Future’

As SeaWorld continues to tank, it’s no wonder that its San Antonio park is scrambling to change its image.

A killer whale jumps out of the water in front of a crowd.

SeaWorld Mocks Orcas’ Desperate Hope for Freedom

SeaWorld wants the California Coastal Commission (CCC) to approve a backdrop that mimics the Pacific Northwest Coast—the rightful home of many orcas—at its San Diego abusement park. It would be…

A group of people holding signs that say seaworld kills.

Tank to Tombstone: ‘Graveyards’ Honor Orcas Who Died at SeaWorld

It’s a Halloween custom: Set up a graveyard on the lawn and watch the trick-or-treaters hesitate for a split second before they put in a request for (vegan) candy. SeaWorld…