Current list of living captive killer whale birthdays.
This list only includes living killer whales, for a list of all captive orca birthdays, go here.
Captive Born
The following orcas were born under human care, meaning their birthdays and ages are exact. Other information aligning with birth and current stats are also featured. The age listed is years unless otherwise stated.
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.
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 | Age Confirmed | Origin | Current Location |
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Ulises | 47 | 1978 | 1st of January | Yes | Icelandic Waters | SeaWorld San Diego |
Corky II | 61 | 1964 | 2nd of January | Yes | Pacific Ocean | SeaWorld San Diego |
Stella | 38 | 1987 | January* | Yes | Icelandic Waters | Kobe Suma Sea World |
Katina | 48 | 1976 | 1st of June | Yes | Icelandic Waters | SeaWorld Orlando |
Pànghǔ | 20 | 2004 | <15th of July | No | Russian Waters | Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park |
Naya | 14 | 2010 | July | Yes | Russian Waters | Moskvarium |
Litla | 12/18 | 2006/2012 | July | No | Russian Waters | Chimelong Spaceship |
Meng Meng | 12/18 | 2006/2012 | July | No | Russian Waters | Chimelong Spaceship |
Cookie | 12 | 2012 | July | No | Russian Waters | Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park |
Orpheus | 19 | 2005 | 13th of August | No | Russian Waters | Chimelong Spaceship |
Grace | 14 | 2010 | 13th of August | No | Russian Waters | Chimelong Spaceship |
Shawn II | 12 | 2012 | Summer* | No | Russian Waters | Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park |
Nukka | 13-21 | 2003-2011 | Summer | No | Russian Waters | Chimelong Spaceship |
Cuī | 13-21 | 2003-2011 | Summer | No | Russian Waters | Chimelong Spaceship |
Er | 13-21 | 2003-2011 | Summer | No | Russian Waters | Chimelong Spaceship |
Dora | 13-14 | 2010-2011 | Late? Summer | No | Russian Waters | Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park |
Daphne | 13-21 | 2003-2011 | October | No | Russian Waters | Chimelong Spaceship |
Tyson | 13-21 | 2003-2011 | October | No | Russian Waters | Chimelong Spaceship |
WCKWOWR-OO-C1601 | 11+ | 2013 or Before | No | Russian Waters | Wuxi Changqiao Ocean Kingdom | |
WCKWOWR-OO-C1602 | 11+ | 2013 or Before | No | Russian Waters | Wuxi Changqiao Ocean Kingdom | |
Samara | Unknown | 2016? or Before | No | Russian Waters | SunAsia Beluga Whale World | |
Kyra | Unknown | 2016? or Before | No | Russian Waters | SunAsia Beluga Whale World |
Note:
- Stella was less than a year old at her capture in October of 1987. Because of this, her estimated birthday has been placed at the beginning of the year.
- Summer(with an asterisk) indicates that the date is believed to be July but cannot be confirmed.
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.
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 | Age Confirmed? | Origin | Current Location |
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Kshamenk | 36 | 1988 | 19th of November | Yes | Argentinean Waters | Mundo Marino |
Morgan | 17 | 2007 | 23rd of June | N/A | Netherlands | Loro Parque |
Unknown
The orcas below have an unknown status, meaning it is unknown if they are alive or not. Information related to age and birth can only be estimated, though it is unlikely that new information will be available. These dates found were via documents from facilites, studies, or presentations. Most may or may not be correct.
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 if Alive | Year of Birth | Estimated Birthday | Age Confirmed? | Origin | Last Known/Presumed Current Location |
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Malvina | 12 | 2012 | July? | No | Russian Waters | TINRO (Does not live there anymore) |
UKN-OO-C1504 | 9+ | 2015 or Before | July? | No | Russian Waters | ..? |
UKN-OO-C1306 | 13-21 | 2003-2012 | October | No | Russian Waters | Russia |
Notes:
- Malvina - Believed to have died(or escaped*) in 2016.
- UKN-OO-C1306 - Unknown, went missing in 2013. Only reported to have been captured. Could be alive.
- UKN-OO-C1504 - Unknown, only listed on probable source(so existence isn't confirmed).
*TINRO has said all their missing whales have escaped, including Kirill. However, Kirill was seen near death the day before he went missing. It's very likely that the whales who "escaped" have died.