Animal Tales EPISODE 17: Lolita, The Killer Whale Saga, Continued
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Lolita aka Toki is living at the Miami Seaquarium. She is in her mid to late fifties, and there are plans to take her from the home and surroundings she’s known for over 50 years and set her ‘free’. The experts say the odds are not in her favor. In episode 16 we talked to Marine Mammal expert Mark Simmons who was part of the team with Keiko the killer whale who was ‘set free’ to disastrous results. In this episode the discussion continues with Marine Mammal trainer Heather Keenan who spent 18 years with Toki; the equivalent of raising a child. She shares some amazing perspective and personal experiences in this conversation you won’t want to miss Episode Links Toki’s trainers and supporters – Truth4TOki web Facebook Please sign the petition to keep her from going to the Pacific Northwest Killing Keiko by Mark Simmons Facebook If you care about animals, or are concerned about animals in sport, entertainment, agriculture, and even pets, and truly want to know more about businesses and industries involved with animals, do not miss an episode of Heidi Herriott’s Animal Tales podcast. There is more to the story! Please subscribe, rate and review the podcast. For more information about Heidi or future episodes of the podcast, go to www.heidiherriott.com/at-podcast. Feedback is always appreciated at [email protected] Follow Heidi and Animal Tales Facebook Instagram Linkedin
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