About
Kalina (SWF-OO-8501)Kalina
was the
the first
successful orca to be born and raised in
captivity, and in the SeaWorld
Parks. She formed a
close bond with her mother,
Katina, until she was moved away. When
Kalina was moved to San Antonio, she met Kotar, a young orca bull.
Despite her
young age, she got pregnant by him and gave birth to her first son when
she was just 7 years old.
Kalina was a wonderful mother and she taught her calves to be independent; this may be the reason why all of her calves were taken away from her at a young age.
She grew up with humans and formed close bonds to her trainers; she was also one of the gentlest orcas in captivity. She was really attentive and has never shown any signs of aggression, which made her to be one of the best performers in the world of captive orcas.
Kalina suddenly passed away on October 4, 2010.; the cause of death was Septicemia.
Kalina was a wonderful mother and she taught her calves to be independent; this may be the reason why all of her calves were taken away from her at a young age.
She grew up with humans and formed close bonds to her trainers; she was also one of the gentlest orcas in captivity. She was really attentive and has never shown any signs of aggression, which made her to be one of the best performers in the world of captive orcas.
Kalina suddenly passed away on October 4, 2010.; the cause of death was Septicemia.
Name Meaning & Blood Type:
- Kalina means "Wild Rose" in Bulgarian and "Flower" in Slavic
- Pronunciation of Kalina: KAH-lee-nah
- Blood Type: 50% Icelandic, 50% Southern Resident
Family:| Parents: Siblings: Niece & Nephew: Offspring: |
Katina
& Winston* Unna, Ikaika, Nalani, Taku*, Katerina*, Makaio Trua, Nalani 1993 Keet 1995 Keto 1997 SWF-OO-U9701 1999 Tuar 2004 Skyla |
| Grand Offspring | Kalia, Adan, Halyn*, |
Transfers:| SeaWorld Orlando | September 26, 1985 - February 12, 1990 |
| SeaWorld Aurora | February 12, 1990 - October 13, 1990 |
| SeaWorld San Diego | October 13, 1990 - May 30, 1991 |
| SeaWorld San Antonio | May 30, 1991 - October 29, 1994 |
| SeaWorld Orlando | October 29, 1994 - October 4, 2010 |
