Kenny - orca
Kenny was a male orca who was captured in Canada on December 12, 1969.
| Species | Orcinus orca |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Died | May 20, 1972 Marineland of the Pacific |
| Cause of death | Pneumonia |
| Captured at | Pender Harbor, British Columbia, Canada |
| Capture age | Approx. 2 Years |
| Age at death | Approx. 7 Years |
| Capture date | December 12, 1969 |
On December 12, 1969, a group of 12 orcas was captured in Pender Harbor. Out of these, 6 whales were kept in captivity, while the remaining 6 were set free.
Marineland of the Pacific purchased three of the whales, who soon joined the resident whales Corky and Orky II at the park. The newly acquired whales were named Corky II, Patches, and Kenny.
In order to accommodate the new arrivals, a small show pool was constructed. The pool could only house 3 orcas, so Kenny was kept in the old tank. Kenny was used in the movies "A Whale of a Tale," portraying a character named "Corky."
On May 20, 1972, Kenny died due to pneumonia.
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References
- This page is adapted from 160Captives