The exact cause of death will not be known until the results of a post-mortem examination are complete, which may take several weeks.

The team immediately began treatment based on a physical examination. Tilikum, which sired 14 calves over nearly 25 years in Orlando, died of bacterial pneumonia in January. They currently hold 27 captive in their marine parks. At least 166 orcas have died in captivity, not including 30 miscarried or still-born calves. Kayla had been a healthy orca and had no major health concerns. A 30-year-old orca at SeaWorld in Orlando, Fla., died Monday after becoming ill over the weekend, the theme park said. ORLANDO, Fla. -- The last killer whale born in captivity under SeaWorld's former orca-breeding program died Monday at the company's San Antonio park, SeaWorld said. What happens if the president doesn't accept the election results? An animal care specialist who was responsible for overnight monitoring and care was with Kayla.

Veterinarians and animal care specialists noticed Kayla showing signs of discomfort on Saturday (Jan. 26) afternoon. Get the admission that is right for you with a Single-Day or Multi-Day Ticket. This is a separate ticketed event. Her veterinarians immediately began treatment based on a physical examination. Winnie, female age 24 Kahana, female age 12 Kotar, male age 16 Haida 2, female age 19 Samoa, female age 8 Katerina, female age 10 No Name, sex unknown, miscarriage No Name, female, stillborn Taku, male age 14 No Name, female age 38 days No Name, male, mother died during pregnancy No Name, female, stillborn Halyn, female age 5 No Name, sex unknown, miscarriage SeaWorld and marine parks profit off keeping orcas and other marine animals in captivity -- despite evidence that captivity not only induces unnatural behaviors in whales, but also endangers trainers. Saturdays, Sept. 19 - Oct. 31 and Friday, Oct. 23 & 30, experience our all-new “Flicks & Frights” drive-in movie event only at SeaWorld Orlando.

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SeaWorld has announced plans to introduce new "natural orca encounters" in place of theatrical shows. So why do these marine mammals seem to fare so poorly? It is with great sadness that SeaWorld announces that Kayla, a 30-year-old female orca, died the morning of Jan. 28, 2019, with her animal care specialists by her side.

A veterinary team will conduct a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death.

The … Dozens of killer whales have died in captivity, including the 3-month-old orca named Kyara that just died at SeaWorld. SeaWorld holds 20 orcas in its three parks in the United States. Watch live: Grand jury presents findings in Breonna Taylor's death, Ginsburg lies in repose at Supreme Court as Roberts honors legacy, Watch live: Fauci and Redfield testify before Senate committee, Senate Republicans release controversial report on Hunter Biden, Poisoned Russian opposition leader released from hospital, Schumer invokes "two-hour rule" to block Senate committee hearings. Late Monday evening, PETA vice president Colleen O'Brien released a statement saying "SeaWorld executives have dollar signs where their eyes should be. The Associated Press contributed to this report. While this is very difficult for all of us at SeaWorld, Kayla inspired generations of guests and employees to care and learn more about this amazing species. They currently hold 27 captive in their marine parks. The backlash intensified after the 2013 release of "Blackfish," a documentary critical of SeaWorld's orca care. "The heart and support that has gone into caring for her throughout Takara's pregnancy until today has been amazing.