Izzy

Izzy is an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, Tursiops truncatus, the familiar coastal dolphin species of the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts. The species is the one most commonly kept at accredited aquariums and marine parks.

Her diet consists of fish and squid, with adult bottlenose dolphins typically eating on the order of 10 to 20 pounds of food per day depending on their size. At aquariums, meals are weighed out individually and often used as rewards during training sessions.

It means she appears in presentations and programs that teach visitors about dolphins and marine conservation, rather than performing in entertainment-only shows. Accredited facilities in the United States are certified by bodies such as the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).

Bottlenose dolphins commonly live 40 years or more, with lifespans in professional care often exceeding those typical in the wild. Izzy's individual age and history are documented by her home aquarium.