The Latest Breaking News from Miami Seaquarium

Troubled Miami Seaquarium ordered to close after high-profile animal deaths

Miami-Dade commission serves eviction papers to owners following scathing federal reports into care of marine mammals

The Guardian - US · Mar 7, 2024

Is a reckoning finally arriving for Miami’s troubled Seaquarium?

The once-exalted attraction is threatened by financial troubles, animal rights activists and federal and local authorities

The Guardian - US · Feb 11, 2024

Manatees Romeo and Juliet freed from Florida theme park following campaign

The 67- and 61-year-old sea cows have been at the Miami Seaquarium since 1956 and will be moved to a sanctuary

The Guardian - US · Dec 1, 2023

Lolita may finally go free. ‘Historic’ deal clears way to move killer whale from Miami

MIAMI — After more than 50 years in captivity, freedom may be in sight for Lolita, the Miami Seaquarium’s performing orca.

Miami Herald · Mar 30, 2023

After half a century in captivity, Tokitae the performing orca could finally go home

Six young orca calves were separated from their mothers in 1970 and sold to marine parks. Only one is still alive at the Miami Seaquarium

The Guardian - US · Aug 13, 2022

Horror moment dolphin attacks trainer and pulls her underwater during live show

The shocking video shows the animal, called Sundance, suddenly turn on her handler during a Flipper show at Miami Seaquarium.

Daily Record · Apr 13, 2022

Violent dolphin attack horrifies families as it turns on trainer during Flipper show

The dolphin, 23-year-old Sundance, turned violent in front of young children and families during the Flipper show at the Miami Seaquarium

Daily Mirror · Apr 12, 2022

Dolphin attacks trainer at controversial Miami Seaquarium

The frightening incident was captured on film

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2022

Lolita had a partner and another name. What you may not know about the killer whale

MIAMI -- Lolita, the killer whale that performed at the Miami Seaquarium for more than 50 years, has been retired as management changes at the Virginia Key attraction. No more flips and splashes in the stadium. No more public glimpses of the tank.

Miami Herald · Mar 9, 2022

Shows are over for Seaquarium’s killer whale Lolita, new managers say. 50-year era ends

MIAMI — The shows are over for Lolita the killer whale.

Miami Herald · Mar 4, 2022