In 2010, the world discovered just how dangerous SeaWorld's cheap tricks are. The death toll climbed as many captive animals who were imprisoned at SeaWorld's theme parks became victims of unnecessary tragedies.
The intelligent, social ocean animals at SeaWorld are forced to live out their lives in small tanks and are denied everything that is natural and important to them. Many of them die far short of their natural life expectancy. Despite the numerous tragedies that have occurred at SeaWorld theme parks and the threat that the parks pose to the safety of animals and even trainers, SeaWorld continues to turn a blind eye.
Let's take a moment to recognize the lives lost and the animals who are still imprisoned at SeaWorld's facilities across the nation:
Species: Orca
Age: 20
Status: Died in June 2010 at SeaWorld Orlando while giving birth. Her calf was stillborn.
Age: 12
Status: Died in September 2010 at SeaWorld San Diego after being imprisoned since 2001.
Age: 25
Status: Died in October 2010 at SeaWorld Orlando. She was the third orca to die at a SeaWorld facility in the span of four months.
Age: 30
Status: Captured at the age of 2 in the waters of Iceland. Imprisoned in a tank at SeaWorld Orlando.
Age: Approximately 3 years old
Status: Found in Dutch coastal waters in June, this endangered orca could become the next victim of SeaWorld.
Ages: Various
Status: Dying between 1986 and 2008 (at an average rate of nearly one a year for 22 years), these orcas lived decades short of the expected life span of an orca in the wild.
Help keep the pressure on SeaWorld by sending a message to its parent company, The Blackstone Group and ask the company to release all its animals to sanctuaries. You can also Join PETA's Action Team to learn how you can participate in demonstrations at a SeaWorld facility in your area.
Visit our True Friends Memorial site to create a memorial for the captive animals who have died at SeaWorld.
If you truly care about these marine animals and want to know exactly how seaworld treats these animals, Then investigate. DO you know that if Seaworld just let all of the animals back in the wild, they would die? Did you know that even though "The Cove" suggest that the USA get's animals from the cove, that it is ILLEGAL to have any animals from that area in your facility. Do you really think AZA would overlook this. Before you start rallying the troops and grabbing your pitch forks, realize that humans are animals too. And you can actually communicate with these animals to find out exactly what is going on.
Re: Z. Cruelty inflicted upon any animal is unacceptable and it is important to fight for the rights of ALL animals. However, you might be surprised to learn that chickens are inquisitive, interesting animals who are as intelligent as mammals such as cats, dogs, and even some primates. You can learn more here: http://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-for-food/chickens.aspx.
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