description Orky II Overview
Orky II was a male orca captured off the coast of British Columbia in the late 1960s. He was first held at Marineland of the Pacific and was later transferred to SeaWorld San Diego, where he became part of the park's captive-orca breeding program. Orky II fathered the orca Orkid and remained at SeaWorld until his death in 1988. He is therefore documented mainly in the history of captive killer whales.
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Where was Orky II held after he was captured?
Orky II was captured off British Columbia in the late 1960s. He was first held at Marineland of the Pacific and later transferred to SeaWorld San Diego.
Was Orky II part of SeaWorld's breeding programme?
Yes. After moving to SeaWorld San Diego, Orky II became part of the park's captive-orca breeding programme.
Who was Orkid in relation to Orky II?
Orky II fathered the orca Orkid. That relationship is one reason his history is recorded separately from his earlier time at Marineland of the Pacific.
Why does the name Orky II matter in this whale record?
The name identifies a particular male orca with a documented history from British Columbia to Marineland of the Pacific and then SeaWorld San Diego. It is not simply a description of an unnamed whale.
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