It’s a whale! Takara, an 18-year-old, 5,080-pound killer whale, gave birth to a calf today in the main pool of SeaWorld San Antonio’s Shamu Theater. The calf arrived at approximately 7:15 a.m. after a short period of labor.
This is an exciting event for our team members and our guests, but the first days and weeks for a young killer whale are critical. SeaWorld’s Zoological Operations will be monitoring Takara and her calf round-the-clock, watching for nursing behavior, regular respirations and other positive vital signs.
We will keep you posted on the progress.
Submitted by leighandrus on Thu, 2010-01-07 15:59
Yes!! I knew it was a boy (:
Submitted by Kailey (not verified) on Sun, 2010-01-24 16:26.
Very exciting news. Any new updates?
Submitted by Alyssa (not verified) on Fri, 2010-01-15 10:15.
My friends and I are all so excited! We can't wait to find out if it is a boy or a girl and what it's going to be named
Submitted by Charity (not verified) on Thu, 2010-01-14 10:20.
re: number of whales in a pool
Hi I'm Greg with SeaWorld. Thank you for the kind words about the new baby. We think he is pretty adorable too. There is plenty of room for mom and baby. We maintain healthy social groups in all of our marine mammal facilities which are anywhere from five to seven million gallons each. We hope you'll visit us soon.
Submitted by gregorysmith on Mon, 2010-01-11 17:20.
Congratulations to you all. this is an awesome news. looking forward to know the gender. much love..
Submitted by mehwish (not verified) on Mon, 2010-01-11 01:53.
I know Orca have to stay with their mothers so how many orca can that tank hold? An adorable baby for sure!
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 2010-01-09 17:23.
This has got to be the cutest thing I've EVER seen....We are so happy and hope to be down this summer to catch a glimpse!!!!!!!
Submitted by the Naylor family (not verified) on Sat, 2010-01-09 00:42.
CONGRATS TAKA!!!! i really am hoping for a boy xxxx
Submitted by Kailey (not verified) on Fri, 2010-01-08 22:52.
Congrats Tiki. Me and my friends are happy for you and your new calf. We are patiently waiting for the news whether it is a boy or a girl. =D
Submitted by Paige Finch (not verified) on Fri, 2010-01-08 10:11.
Congrats Tiki and the SW crew, I wish we knew she was exoecting.. we're so happy :) i want to know if its a girl or a boy, hoping its a girl!!
Submitted by rose (not verified) on Thu, 2010-01-07 19:29.