Orky

Today marks 47 years since Orky's death. Rest in peace Orky.

Sex: Male
Aged: 6
Captured: 7/29/67
Age at Capture: Approximately 4
Place of Capture: Port Hardy, BC
Date of Death: 7/--/69
Place of Death: Marineland of the Pacific
Cause of Death: Pneumonia
Family: Northern Residents (I11 Pod)
Origin of Orky: Derived from "Orca", pronounced: or KEE
Weights: 3,990 lbs (1967)4,950 lbs (1969)
Lengths: 13.7 ft (1967)16.7 ft (1969)
Breed: 100% Northern Resident

Orky was a 6 year old male orca who was captured on July 29, 1967 in Canada.
Orky's capture was not planned. He was accidently captured, though he was soon sold to Marineland. Orky was the only orca at the park at the time of his arrival. The park trained him and he eventually performed in shows along with different species of dolphins. Orky was also trained for waterworks and did well with his trainers. Eventually, the park purchased two more orcas on March 13, 1968. A male named Orky 2 and a female named Corky joined Orky. Orky and Corky performed together as well. Sadly, Orky passed away from pneumonia in July 1969.