It’s funny people are concerned about her adapting to a new place. But whales are moved between parks all the time. Weird how no one is concerned about that. And no one cared she was taken away in the first place. No one is planning to drop her somewhere to fend for herself. This whale has been in that awful too small tank longer than I have been alive. Just disgusting.
If I kept you in a box with adequate food and medical care and no contact with other humans you would live for a long time, but you would be driven insane. Longevity is no indication of well being
I feel so sorry for all animals in captivity, unless they are trying to help them for a short time and release! That owner should spend the rest of his life in captivity!
Her trainer probably made easy money for "taking such great care" of this poor lolita. It's sickening she says lolita was so well taken care of for 50 years in captivity, trapped in a public pool.
After all this time of signing petitions and sending emails, I am so glad to see this finally happen. And to those that day "She won't make it". Oh yes she will, the plan is to have her sent to a seaside sanctuary where she can be free but still be monitored and rehabilitated. Plus I highly doubt they're gonna release her without tagging her either so they can track her.
Shame on you Miami Seaquarium for doing this to her. For keeping her prisoner for over 50 years, and never letting her taste the freedom of the ocean, all so you can profit off her back, and keep her confined to your prison. Anyone that supports Miami Seaquarium, Seaworld or any other place of captivity is to blame. People reading this please stop giving them your dollars. I am so sorry Toki, we tried so hard to save you. 💔
Instead of funding commercial space travel, I wish some of these billionaires could this as their passion project instead. Help to retire & rehab these captive orca to whale sanctuaries - at least the ones that were captured in the wild that have known family pods to reunite with once they are rehabbed?
This is only going to end up like Keiko. :-( If an animal has been kept in captivity for such a long time, then there's no way they'll survive on their own in the world. Hence, they should remain in captivity.
elsa the lion was set free after being years in captivity and did fine there are other dolphins to like that but she will stay in a seapen if nothing goes right
Lolita has already recently suffered multiple health issues, going back to the wild and being introduced to pollution in pungent sound would easily kill her. Keikos release was different, he was only young at the time of his release (27 I believe) Keiko always sought out human company and died only after 2 years. With Lolita’s age, health issues and how long she’s been in that pool, shes only going to last a few months at the max. Sending her to SeaWorld Orlando is a much better outcome for her, she has space and top notch care.
People are overlooking a critical point. Proximity to Lolita could be detrimental to the wild population. She could carry pathogens for which the wild killer whales have no immunity.
Was she taken way from her family initially? Is she J, K, or L Pod? Recently, a pod of orcas was spotted and one of the orcas had a tag and was identified as a released orca from one of these dolphin jails.
@@HeavensOfAlakye There is no evidence that L25 is her mother. It should be easy to prove or disprove. Collect a breath sample from L25. Extract the DNA and compare it to lolita.
50 in captivity is amazing but freeing her in the wild is a serious concern because how sure they are if she can hunt alone? She grown up without a Pod
Sadly she can't survive the wild environment. She probably lost her instinct for hunting. I hope she will survive and won't become the food for other orcas.
Great for her to released but this is like putting you grandparents in a home when their too much trouble for you. The whale is getting older and less profitable so you pretend you care and release her so she isn’t your problem anymore.
Free willy is a movie and real world is far away from Hollywood movies. Lolita is an old orca that recently had health issues. She's not the best candidate to be moved across the country to a complete different environment for her... A much more viable option would be transfer her to SeaWorld Orlando. It would only take a few months to do the movement and she would be living in a bigger place even being introduced to a pod plus just need a few hours of transportation for her and much less money than this project... But of course that would not be accepted by some people thanks to blackfish
I agree with you. She's too old for this journey, too used to humans for survival, plus She's had the health issues as mentioned. Why put this whale through this? It's cruel. It's a death sentence for her. She hadn't touched her home waters since she was 4 years old back in the 60s early 1970s. She won't fare well, let alone last very long. Why couldn't they have saved Keiko's old tank in Oregon for future orcas like Lolita? The other best option would be to fly her to Sea World San Diego where she could live with Corky who is close to her age and is closest to her kin because Corky is a Northern resident killer whale and she probably would get along very well with Lolita. California stupidity forbids any other tranfers of killer whales. They should overturn that law. Lolita would make a great companion for Lolita. Sea World Orlando doesn't have her kin. They have all Icelandic orcas with the exception of Malia who is 25%Bigg's transiet and 75% Icelandic orca mix.
Actually she's gonna be sent to a seaside sanctuary. Of course people know she's not gonna survive in the ocean right away, so she's gotta be rehabilitated. It'll be much better for her at an actual sanctuary.
@@Starbright-385 She could easily live another 35 years she is not too old her mother who is still alive is 98. Keiko was in much worse health when he was moved to be rehabilitated and he improved greatly. She will be held in a sea pen with round-the-clock care in her natural waters with live fish swimming in and out of her pen. No one is suggesting that she is going to be just dumped into the ocean.
@@suzannalytle2758 I was just worried for Lolita because this is the life that she only knows is being around humans and being fed dead fish. Keiko's release was a failure because they never found his pod and he loved his humans. He would seek them out. He died alone and it was sad. They forced him into the wild when he should've lived out the remainder of his life in human care in his bay pen. The wild orcas probably viewed him as an odd outsider and ignored him. Lolita's care team fears moving her because they view her as an older captive animal. This is all she knows. She was a young orca at the time of her capture. I hope it fares well for her and not end up as another failure. This sea water pen is a completely different environment than her own. Hopefully her immune system will be strong enough to take to it. They should've saved Keiko's old tank in Oregon for her. Begin rehabilitation there for her before diving into such a huge leap like that. I know they want what's best for her. Her tank is way too small for her. It's also too bad she couldn't live with Corky at Sea World San Diego. She is a sweet whale and closest to her kin. Corky came from the Pacific Northwest too. Only difference is, she's a northern resident killer whale. They would probably be best friends if they ever met and lived together.
@@Starbright-385 I don't consider Keiko's release to be a failure he lived for four years in the wild after his release yes it was shorter than we would have liked and no it wasn't the perfect storybook ending people hoped for. But he had an improved quality of life and he got the chance to interact with other wild Orca. The fact is Keiko was the first attempt which never goes perfectly and the things they learned from his rehabilitation will help with Lolitas rehabilitation. Its Trial and error.
Omg poor whale in that pool for our entertainment, and where are all the millions she made for them? Why use an animal they should do their own tricks for raw fish 😅
They are releasing her near the pod they believe to be her mother. No facts. Just beliefs. We can only hope that they accept her. I wish the best for her. Either way, I’d rather her spend her remaining days free than in a tank.
😒🤨✔️🤯🤷🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🤭🤭🤭📸 logic behind letting go a whale that's been fed food instead of hunting will suddenly click in the mind. But don't worry the whales friends will be waiting for the release of his best buddy.🤫that whale 🐋 won't stand a chance on open sea.
elsa the lion was set free after being years in captivity and did fine there are other dolphins to like that but she will stay in a seapen if nothing goes right
@@anastasiawinters4455 the whale should be dropped off we're the whale was picked up at the same time it was picked up. So its instinct will match it's breeding cycle and path of migration.
Move her to the sanctuary right now!!! No more excuses! She is going to die before people stop talking and take action. This has been going on for years and years!! FREE LOLITA!!!
Is this a feel good exercise or is it real?? Seems to me everyone is trying to feel good about themselves until she dies then everyone can say oh well we were getting ready to move her. Shame on all of you!! Move her before she dies!
elsa the lion was set free after being years in captivity and did fine there are other dolphins to like that but she will stay in a seapen if nothing goes right
She's gonna be sent to a seaside sanctuary, where she'll be rehabilitated and retaught everything an orca should know. So she'll make it, plus she'll have help from good people that know their stuff.
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It’s funny people are concerned about her adapting to a new place. But whales are moved between parks all the time. Weird how no one is concerned about that. And no one cared she was taken away in the first place. No one is planning to drop her somewhere to fend for herself. This whale has been in that awful too small tank longer than I have been alive. Just disgusting.
Kept in a tank for over 50 years. Wow. I'm sure Lolita was well taken care of. 🙄
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If I kept you in a box with adequate food and medical care and no contact with other humans you would live for a long time, but you would be driven insane. Longevity is no indication of well being
My thoughts exactly.
So Right you!
@@cosmos8760 thank you 😊
Keeping killer whales in captivity is eerily similar to holding people in captivity.
That's a very good thought, and I understand you feel that way, I do but it's a deep subject,if I could word it better I would try but I agree.
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The big difference is that Orcas are being held without trial 😢
@@tia9583 thank you @Tia sorry so late.❤️😊
Now after this, put them all in jail after kidnapping her from her home!
Why do white people abuse every thing on the planet?
2 Right You.
Our tax dollars hard at work
After imprisoning her until she can no longer perform- you think she will perform in the wild where you have overfished?
They're gonna send her to a seaside sanctuary first to rehabilitate her.
She will be set into a sea pen in the pacific north west where she can acclimate and potentially join a pod
Don't let Lolita end up the same like Kiska before late
The tank is looking just like Kiska’s
Too late 😔
@@lilflasheyc RIP Toki 🙏♥️🕊
I feel so sorry for all animals in captivity, unless they are trying to help them for a short time and release! That owner should spend the rest of his life in captivity!
Well said. Totally agree 100% even birds in cages in people's homes drives me crazy. Can never be free to fly .
We’re all in captivity
53 years is crazy though
Her trainer probably made easy money for "taking such great care" of this poor lolita. It's sickening she says lolita was so well taken care of for 50 years in captivity, trapped in a public pool.
Watch the documentary Lolita: Slave to Entertainment. Please don’t support marine parks.
After all this time of signing petitions and sending emails, I am so glad to see this finally happen.
And to those that day "She won't make it".
Oh yes she will, the plan is to have her sent to a seaside sanctuary where she can be free but still be monitored and rehabilitated.
Plus I highly doubt they're gonna release her without tagging her either so they can track her.
Shame on you Miami Seaquarium for doing this to her. For keeping her prisoner for over 50 years, and never letting her taste the freedom of the ocean, all so you can profit off her back, and keep her confined to your prison. Anyone that supports Miami Seaquarium, Seaworld or any other place of captivity is to blame. People reading this please stop giving them your dollars. I am so sorry Toki, we tried so hard to save you. 💔
She's had several health issues!
Somebody tell Shannon surviving isn't thriving.
Should never ever have been taken in first place, full stop
50 years to late. No animals should be imprisoned
Right, smart 🤓.
The trainers opinions don’t matter!!! Let them go!!!!
RIP LOLITA!!
Instead of funding commercial space travel, I wish some of these billionaires could this as their passion project instead. Help to retire & rehab these captive orca to whale sanctuaries - at least the ones that were captured in the wild that have known family pods to reunite with once they are rehabbed?
This is being funded by the Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay!
This is only going to end up like Keiko. :-( If an animal has been kept in captivity for such a long time, then there's no way they'll survive on their own in the world. Hence, they should remain in captivity.
I wouldn't underestimate it. But 50 years!!!! It's the reason I boycott sea world
Also... I'd rather be free for once, even if for a few days rather than locked up until death
How can you say that? How would you feel being locked in a small place for 50 years and taught UNNATURAL BEHAVIORS FOR FOOD?
elsa the lion was set free after being years in captivity and did fine there are other dolphins to like that but she will stay in a seapen if nothing goes right
Lolita has already recently suffered multiple health issues, going back to the wild and being introduced to pollution in pungent sound would easily kill her. Keikos release was different, he was only young at the time of his release (27 I believe) Keiko always sought out human company and died only after 2 years. With Lolita’s age, health issues and how long she’s been in that pool, shes only going to last a few months at the max. Sending her to SeaWorld Orlando is a much better outcome for her, she has space and top notch care.
How is she doing?
How do they transfer whales that far? Sounds stressful.
Then why is she there in a dirty tank floating almost like a dead fish 😢😡
I dont believe they will ever free her!! Her Mother is still alive and she has brothers!!
Where was the efforts to release her huh SMH. 50 years, 50 years wow i am speechless. Lolita is finally free now RIP LOLITA
so basically imprisoned for 50yrs then set free some good Samaritans smh
People are overlooking a critical point. Proximity to Lolita could be detrimental to the wild population. She could carry pathogens for which the wild killer whales have no immunity.
Let her out already. Its been 3 months since her release was planned. Please just free her for God's sake
Was she taken way from her family initially? Is she J, K, or L Pod? Recently, a pod of orcas was spotted and one of the orcas had a tag and was identified as a released orca from one of these dolphin jails.
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She is from L pod
Ocean Sun- L25 is thought to be her mother and is still alive. They were last seen near Puget Sound around 1-2 weeks ago
@@HeavensOfAlakye There is no evidence that L25 is her mother.
It should be easy to prove or disprove. Collect a breath sample from L25. Extract the DNA and compare it to lolita.
50 in captivity is amazing but freeing her in the wild is a serious concern because how sure they are if she can hunt alone? She grown up without a Pod
She will join a pod
Sadly she can't survive the wild environment. She probably lost her instinct for hunting. I hope she will survive and won't become the food for other orcas.
She's gonna be sent to a seaside sanctuary, so she can be rehabilitated and relearn all of those instincts.
They have discovered that captive born lions that have never hunted adapt immediately to wild life
Great for her to released but this is like putting you grandparents in a home when their too much trouble for you. The whale is getting older and less profitable so you pretend you care and release her so she isn’t your problem anymore.
Free willy is a movie and real world is far away from Hollywood movies.
Lolita is an old orca that recently had health issues. She's not the best candidate to be moved across the country to a complete different environment for her...
A much more viable option would be transfer her to SeaWorld Orlando. It would only take a few months to do the movement and she would be living in a bigger place even being introduced to a pod plus just need a few hours of transportation for her and much less money than this project... But of course that would not be accepted by some people thanks to blackfish
I agree with you. She's too old for this journey, too used to humans for survival, plus She's had the health issues as mentioned. Why put this whale through this? It's cruel. It's a death sentence for her. She hadn't touched her home waters since she was 4 years old back in the 60s early 1970s. She won't fare well, let alone last very long. Why couldn't they have saved Keiko's old tank in Oregon for future orcas like Lolita? The other best option would be to fly her to Sea World San Diego where she could live with Corky who is close to her age and is closest to her kin because Corky is a Northern resident killer whale and she probably would get along very well with Lolita. California stupidity forbids any other tranfers of killer whales. They should overturn that law. Lolita would make a great companion for Lolita. Sea World Orlando doesn't have her kin. They have all Icelandic orcas with the exception of Malia who is 25%Bigg's transiet and 75% Icelandic orca mix.
Actually she's gonna be sent to a seaside sanctuary. Of course people know she's not gonna survive in the ocean right away, so she's gotta be rehabilitated.
It'll be much better for her at an actual sanctuary.
@@Starbright-385 She could easily live another 35 years she is not too old her mother who is still alive is 98. Keiko was in much worse health when he was moved to be rehabilitated and he improved greatly. She will be held in a sea pen with round-the-clock care in her natural waters with live fish swimming in and out of her pen. No one is suggesting that she is going to be just dumped into the ocean.
@@suzannalytle2758
I was just worried for Lolita because this is the life that she only knows is being around humans and being fed dead fish. Keiko's release was a failure because they never found his pod and he loved his humans. He would seek them out. He died alone and it was sad. They forced him into the wild when he should've lived out the remainder of his life in human care in his bay pen. The wild orcas probably viewed him as an odd outsider and ignored him. Lolita's care team fears moving her because they view her as an older captive animal. This is all she knows. She was a young orca at the time of her capture. I hope it fares well for her and not end up as another failure. This sea water pen is a completely different environment than her own. Hopefully her immune system will be strong enough to take to it. They should've saved Keiko's old tank in Oregon for her. Begin rehabilitation there for her before diving into such a huge leap like that. I know they want what's best for her. Her tank is way too small for her. It's also too bad she couldn't live with Corky at Sea World San Diego. She is a sweet whale and closest to her kin. Corky came from the Pacific Northwest too. Only difference is, she's a northern resident killer whale. They would probably be best friends if they ever met and lived together.
@@Starbright-385 I don't consider Keiko's release to be a failure he lived for four years in the wild after his release yes it was shorter than we would have liked and no it wasn't the perfect storybook ending people hoped for. But he had an improved quality of life and he got the chance to interact with other wild Orca. The fact is Keiko was the first attempt which never goes perfectly and the things they learned from his rehabilitation will help with Lolitas rehabilitation. Its Trial and error.
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Free Willy !🐳
Omg poor whale in that pool for our entertainment, and where are all the millions she made for them? Why use an animal they should do their own tricks for raw fish 😅
I hope she will be able to survive alone 😔
Her original pod is still in Puget Sound. Her mother is still alive in the same pod.
Wrong
They are releasing her near the pod they believe to be her mother. No facts. Just beliefs. We can only hope that they accept her. I wish the best for her. Either way, I’d rather her spend her remaining days free than in a tank.
@@DianaMarie23051 L25 is not her mother
@@LeDoctoer I never said they were. Maybe you should read my comment again.
Beyond time for her to be free
They should be ashamed they made her live at the aquarium for 50 years . Now they are just doing this for posterity.
😒🤨✔️🤯🤷🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🤭🤭🤭📸 logic behind letting go a whale that's been fed food instead of hunting will suddenly click in the mind. But don't worry the whales friends will be waiting for the release of his best buddy.🤫that whale 🐋 won't stand a chance on open sea.
Nope! Same thing I just said!
This is basically murder
elsa the lion was set free after being years in captivity and did fine there are other dolphins to like that but she will stay in a seapen if nothing goes right
@@anastasiawinters4455 the whale should be dropped off we're the whale was picked up at the same time it was picked up. So its instinct will match it's breeding cycle and path of migration.
@@hennessyblack5891 they are trying to take the blame off themselves if she should die in captivity yet sending her off is a death sentence
RIP Lolita
Yes!!! Sanctuary!!! Pls!!!!
Never learned to hunt and doesn't have a pod. What could possibly go wrong 😢
The location of her sea pen is in her original pod territory. And her 94 year old mother is still alive.
I hope they go live when they release her into the reservoir ❤❤
She’s home now 😔
rRELEASE HER NOW
Move her to the sanctuary right now!!! No more excuses! She is going to die before people stop talking and take action. This has been going on for years and years!! FREE LOLITA!!!
Capture the person responsible and feed the orca
I LOVE ORCAS
Is this a feel good exercise or is it real?? Seems to me everyone is trying to feel good about themselves until she dies then everyone can say oh well we were getting ready to move her. Shame on all of you!! Move her before she dies!
Save the BLUBBER! 🐋
Her prison sentence is almost over!!! ❤❤
Well she die before her release. RIP LOLITA
Free Lolita 🙏🙏🙏🙏
RIP
Finally Free 😊 will she even know how to adapt?
No!!!!
She'll be sent to a seaside sanctuary to learn how to.
It’s gonna die in the wild because it’s not use to it
elsa the lion was set free after being years in captivity and did fine there are other dolphins to like that but she will stay in a seapen if nothing goes right
@@anastasiawinters4455 monster
@@hennessyblack5891 how am i bad
She's gonna be sent to a seaside sanctuary, where she'll be rehabilitated and retaught everything an orca should know.
So she'll make it, plus she'll have help from good people that know their stuff.
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