MIAMI — Lolita may have retired as Miami Seaquarium’s star attraction, but the 56-year-old killer whale still performs a daily routine of waves, kisses and other tricks to mostly empty stands.
While the crowds are gone, trainers still lead Lolita through “mock shows” with an audience of park employees and the occasional VIP. Human interaction remains a key part of her routine, said Kristen McMahon-Van Oss, curator of animal training at the park on Miami’s Virginia Key.
“She has an exceptional training team that works with her every day,” she said “They have a very strong relationship with her.”
