Kayla(d 2019) playing with a toy that has Jello attached to it. Jello is often used to keep captive cetaceans hydrated, and are often featured as cakes for celebrations. Photo by SeaWorld.
placeholder captive orcas have known birthdays. To visit a list of current orcas in captivity, see current birthdays.
Captive Born
The following orcas were born under human care, meaning their birthdays and ages are exact. Other information aligning with birth and life stats are also featured. Underlined orcas indicate living individuals.
| Name | Age at Death | Date of Birth | Time of Birth | Type of Birth | Origin | Current/Last Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Shamu II | 11 Days | 5th of January, 1986 | Day? | Tail First | SeaWorld San Diego | SeaWorld San Diego |
| Taima | 20 | 11th of July, 1989 | Night | Tail First | SeaWorld Orlando | SeaWorld Orlando |
| Kalina | 25 | 26th of September, 1985 | 6:21 pm (EST) | Head First | SeaWorld Orlando | SeaWorld Orlando |
| Katerina | 10 | 4th of November, 1988 | 4:19 pm (EST) | Tail First | SeaWorld Orlando | SeaWorld San Antonio |
| Kayla | 30 | 26th of November, 1988 | 12:10 pm (CST) | Tail First | SeaWorld San Antonio | SeaWorld Orlando |
Captured
The orcas below have been captured, meaning information related to age and birth can only be estimated. These dates found were via documents from facilites, studies, or presentations. Some may or may not be correct. Underlined orcas indicate living individuals.
Sorted by capture month/day OR celebrated birthday. In some cases, celebrated birthdays are specifically chosen by a facility or widely spread among the public, and it is the day that is considered the individuals birthday. Italics represent a celebrated birthday.
| Name | Age | Year of Birth | Location of Capture | Current/Last Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugo | 15 | 1965 | Pacific Ocean (US) | Miami Seaquarium |
| Lupa | 8 | 1956 or Before | Pacific Ocean (US) | New York Aquarium |
| Shachi | 8 | 1980 | Pacific Ocean (Japan) | Izu-Mito Sea Paradise |
| Kandu | 5 | 1966 | Pacific Ocean (US) | SeaWorld San Diego |
| Skana | 17 | 1963 | Pacific Ocean (US) | Vancouver Aquarium |
| Ramu | 18 | 1964 | Pacific Ocean (US) | SeaWorld Orlando |
| Kilroy | 12 | 1966 | Pacific Ocean (US) | SeaWorld San Diego |
| Katy | Under 1 | 1966 | Pacific Ocean (US) | Seattle Marine Aquarium |
| Namu | 11+ | 1955 or Before | Pacific Ocean (Canada) | Seattle Marine Aquarium |
| Bonnie | 15 | 1953 | Pacific Ocean (Canada) | Marine World Africa USA |
| Kianu | 20 | 1960 | Pacific Ocean (Canada) | Adventure World Shirahama |
| Orky II | 29 | 1962 | Pacific Ocean (Canada) | SeaWorld San Diego |
| Corky | 5 | 1965 | Pacific Ocean (Canada) | Marineland of the Pacific |
| Hyak II | 23 | 1967 | Pacific Ocean (Canada) | Vancouver Aquarium |
| Moby Doll | 5 | 1959 | Pacific Ocean (Canada) | Vancouver Aquarium |
| Tula | 3 | 1968 | Pacific Ocean (Canada) | Dolfinarium Harderwijk |
| Orky | 6-7 | 1962/1963 | Pacific Ocean (Canada) | Marineland of the Pacific |
| Sharkane | 23 | 1985 | Atlantic Ocean (Iceland) | Marineland Antibes |
| Shamu | 10 | 1961 | Pacific Ocean (US) | SeaWorld San Diego |
| Nami | 28 | 1982 | Pacific Ocean (Japan) | Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium |
| Goro | 19-20 | 1984-1985 | Pacific Ocean (Japan) | Adventure World Shirahama |
| Finna | 20 | 1976 | Atlantic Ocean (Iceland) | Vancouver Aquarium |
| Wanda | 7-10 | 1951-1954 | Pacific Ocean (US) | Marineland of the Pacific |
Rescued
The orcas below have been rescued, meaning information related to age and birth can only be estimated. These dates found were via documents from facilites, studies, or presentations. Some may or may not be correct. Underlined orcas indicate living individuals.
Sorted by capture month/day OR celebrated birthday. In some cases, celebrated birthdays are specifically chosen by a facility or widely spread among the public, and it is the day that is considered the individuals birthday. Italics represent a celebrated birthday.
| Name | Age | Year of Birth | Celebrated/Estimated Birthday | Origin | Location of Death |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belén | 13 | 1987 | 6th of January | Pacific Ocean (Argentina) | Mundo Marino |
| Sandy | 10 | 1967 | 13th of March | Pacific Ocean (USA) | SeaWorld Orlando |