Written by PETA
Due in part to plummeting ticket sales, SeaWorld is reportedly laying off hundreds of staffers. That news prompted PETA and local activists to hold demonstrations over the weekend in front of SeaWorld parks in Orlando and San Diego in order to call on the corporation to retire the orcas who are languishing in the theme parks' cramped and barren tanks.
You'd think that after an orca killed a trainer earlier this year, SeaWorld would recognize the need to change course. The theme park can reinvent itself and retain jobs by retiring the orcas to protected coastal sanctuaries.
Please tell SeaWorld to "lay off" the orcas—and that you won't be buying a ticket until it does.
Written by Jennifer O'Connor
go Peta and Carla! i agre the orcas should go to sanctuaries!
Peta, thanks for commenting!! It's really hard when people are quick to judge, when the only true problem is their reading skills.
I think what they mean by "layoff the orca" is to not get - or breed orcas into captivity anymore - probably taking the still young orcas into rehabilitation camps - learn some life strategies then release them back into the wild
As for the laid off workers, that's why it says "Needs a new business plan" instead of selling orcas - sell something more animal-friendly...
Diana M thats a silly statement, these animals are wild by nature, thats why a woman ended up dead.
Re: Diana M. and Kim: PETA is not suggesting that the orcas should be released into the ocean. The blog states, "The theme park can reinvent itself and retain jobs by retiring the orcas to protected coastal SANCTUARIES."
Money and Greed. That is what is what Sea world is all about. Let them go.!!!!!!
Re: jadewarlock: Please take another look at the blog, which states, “The theme park can reinvent itself and retain jobs by retiring the orcas to protected coastal sanctuaries.” It’s a win-win proposal: orcas get a measure of freedom and the new, improved SeaWorld would need many employees in the construction of the site(s), the transition team, veterinary support, transport logistics, the monitors, etc.
Maybe then the people who work there will actually go to college and get a real job.
Hey, when is this torture and disregard for our animals going to stop? YOu , above all, should be aware of the NEEDS of the whales, orcas, dolphons etc and yet, you continue to be greedy and pay off the guys at the top while those that provide your income by entertaining people have to go without proper living conditions...not only are you selfish, but you are showing your ignorance! Change things and provide what is necessary for the creatures - god will bless your business if you do!
OK, let me get this straight:
You are telling Sea World to lay off the orcas, not the workers...
But if you lay off the orcas, you STILL lay off the workers.
Way to Go PETA.
Oh, please post this up - might as well poke fun at someone who sees TRUE logic here.
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