Living Individuals

Takara, Kamea, and Sakari(left to right), who all currently live at SeaWorld San Antonio. Photo provided by HaH.

Currently, there are 56 killer whales living in facilities throughout North & South America, Asia, and Europe. There are believed to be others alive as well, however this cannot be confirmed. 3 killer whales not included in the total are currently missing.

Key

• Bold indicates matriarch individuals.
• Underlined indicates pregnant individuals.

Asia

Currently, Asia is home to 28 captive killer whales across 6 facilities. 12 are on public display and the rest are being hidden from the public for facility development to finish.

Chimelong Spaceship (and Hengqin Island)

14 killer whales currently live at Chimelong Spaceship and/or their holding facility(Hengqin Island). The facility has housed orcas since 2013 and the current stadium will likely open in 2023. 9 are captured and 4 are captive born.

1. Bandhu (male, captured 2013-2014)
2. Chad (male, captured 2013-2014)
3. Jade (female, captured 2013-2014)
4. Jingxi (male, born 2023)
5. Kaixin (male, captured 2013-2014)
6. Katenka (male, captured 2015)
7. Katniss (female, born 2022)
8. Loki (male, born 2021)
9. Nakhod (male, captured 2013-2014)
10. Nukka (female, captured 2013-2014)
11. Sonya (female, captured 2015)
12. Tyson (male, captured 2013-2014)
13. Wǔlóng (male, born 2023)
14. Yīlóng (male, born 2019)

Kamogawa Sea World

3 killer whales currently live at Kamogawa Sea World. The facility has housed orcas since 1970 and the current stadium opened in the 1980s. All 3 are captive born individuals.

1. Lara (female, born 2001)
2. Lovey (female, born 1998)
3. Luna II (female, born 2012)

Kobe Suma Sea World

2 killer whales currently live at Kobe Suma Sea World. The facility has housed orcas since 2024 and the current stadium has not yet opened. 1 is a captive born and the other is a captured individual.

1. Ran II (female, born 2006)
2. Stella (female, captured 1987)

Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium

2 killer whales currently live at the Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium. The facility has housed orcas since 2003 and the current stadium opened in 2001. Both are captive born.

1. Earth (male, born 2008)
2. Lynn (female, born 2012)

Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park

6 killer whales currently live at Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park. The facility has housed orcas since 2018 and the current stadium opened in the same year. 4 are captured and 2 are captive born.

1. Cody (male, born 2021)
2. Cookie (female, captured 2015)
3. Dora (female, captured 2015)
4. Pànghǔ (male, captured 2015)
5. Shawn II (male, captured 2015)
6. SHOP-OO-B2301 (male, born 2023)

SunAsia Beluga Whale World

2 killer whales currently live at SunAsia Beluga Whale World. The facility has housed orcas privately since the mid 2010s and will likely open sometime in 2024 or 2025. Both are captured individuals.

1. Kyra (female, captured 2016)
2. Samara (female, captured 2016)

Wuxi Changqiao Killer Whale Ocean World Resort

2 killer whales currently live at Wuxi Changqiao Killer Whale Ocean World Resort. The facility has housed orcas privately since 2016 and will likely open sometime in 2024 or 2025. Both are captured individuals.

1. WCKWOWR-OO-C1601 (male, captured 2016)
2. WCKWOWR-OO-C1602 (male, captured 2016)

Europe

Currently, Europe is home to 6 captive killer whales across 3 facilities. All of the whales are on public display.

Loro Parque

3 killer whales currently live at Loro Parque. The facility has housed orcas since 2006 and the current stadium opened in the same year. 1 is a rescued individual and the other 2 are captive born(1 inbred).

1. Adán (male, born 2010, inbred)
2. Morgan (female, rescued 2010)
3. Tekoa (male, born 2000)

Marineland Antibes

2 killer whales currently live at Marineland Antibes. The facility has housed orcas since 1970 and the current stadium opened in the 1990s. Both are captive born(1 inbred).

1. Keijo (male, born 2013, inbred)
2. Wikie (female, born 2001)

Moskvarium

1 killer whale currently lives at Moskvarium. The facility has housed orcas since 2013 and the current stadium opened in 2015. Naya is a captured individual.

1. Naya (female, captured 2014)

North America

Currently, North America is home to 18 killer whales across 3 facilities. All of the whales are on public display.

SeaWorld Orlando

5 killer whales currently live at SeaWorld Orlando. The facility has housed orcas since 1973 and the current stadium opened in 1984. 1 of the individuals was captured and the other 4 were captive born(1 inbred).

1. Katina (female, captured 1978)
2. Makaio (male, born 2010)
3. Malia (female, born 2007)
4. Nalani (female, born 2006, inbred)
5. Trua (male, born 2005)

SeaWorld San Antonio

5 killer whales currently live at SeaWorld San Antonio. The facility has housed orcas since 1988 and the current stadium opened in the same year. All 5 of the individuals are captive born(1 via AI).

1. Kamea (female, born 2013 via AI)
2. Kyuquot (male, born 1991)
3. Sakari (female, born 2010)
4. Takara (female, born 1991)
5. Tuar (male, born 1999)

SeaWorld San Diego

8 killer whales currently live at SeaWorld San Diego. The facility has housed orcas since 1965 and the current stadium opened in 1986. 2 are captured and the other 6 are captive born(1 via AI) individuals.

1. Corky II (female, captured 1969)
2. Ikaika (male, born 2002)
3. Kalia (female, born 2004)
4. Keet (male, born 1993)
5. Makani (male, born 2013 via AI)
6. Orkid (female, born 1988)
7. Shouka (female, born 1993)
8. Ulises (male, captured 1980)

South America

Currently, South America is home to 1 captive killer whale, who is currently on public display.

Mundo Marino

1 killer whale currently lives at Mundo Marino. The facility has housed orcas since 1985 and the current stadium opened in the late 1980s/early 1990s. The 1 killer whale, Kshamenk, is a rescued individual.

1. Kshamenk (male, rescued 1992)