Seaworld axes whale displays

[KeeganP]

London - Seaworld is to scrap its controversial killer whale shows at one of its parks due to mounting protests.

The US firm has been hosting the displays featuring the animals performing stunts since the early 1960s.

But from 2017, orca shows at its park in San Diego, California, will focus on the whales’ natural setting and behaviours instead of tricks.

However, the stunt shows will continue at the other two SeaWorld parks in San Antonio, Texas, and Orlando, Florida.

Four killer whales, including Kasatka and her calf, Kalia, leap out of the water while performing during SeaWorld's Shamu show in San Diego. File Photo: Chris Park

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