About Keet (SWT-OO-9376)Keet
is a mature
bull orca at San Antoni and he was the first 2nd generation orca to be born in
captivity. 18 months after Keet’s birth, his mother got
pregnant again and
in order to support her next pregnancy, she was
moved away from her son.
Keet became depressed after her move but he was cared for by another female, Haida II*; he also found great playmates in Kyuquot and Katerina*. When he was 5 years old, he was moved to San Diego and here he met many more orcas and got along well with everyone, including his younger brother, Keto. Keet, Keto and Sumar* were moved to Ohio 5 months later to replace the females, Kayla and Winnie* but their stay here was short, only one season and he was moved back to San Diego whislt the other two males were sent to San Antonio.
Keet is known as a very charming whale and most of the females prefer him over the dominant males. He has fathered 2 calves, Kalia and Halyn* and also might have been the sire of Unna’s stillborn and Kayla miscarried calf.
Keet’s gentle and docile personality is also well-liked by the trainers; he has never attacked any of his trainers or showed aggression to the other orcas. Keet is not really playful and likes to spend his free time sleeping, but he is really energetic and attentive when it comes to performances and training.
Keet is also the welcome whale for new trainers and orcas.
Keet became depressed after her move but he was cared for by another female, Haida II*; he also found great playmates in Kyuquot and Katerina*. When he was 5 years old, he was moved to San Diego and here he met many more orcas and got along well with everyone, including his younger brother, Keto. Keet, Keto and Sumar* were moved to Ohio 5 months later to replace the females, Kayla and Winnie* but their stay here was short, only one season and he was moved back to San Diego whislt the other two males were sent to San Antonio.
Keet is known as a very charming whale and most of the females prefer him over the dominant males. He has fathered 2 calves, Kalia and Halyn* and also might have been the sire of Unna’s stillborn and Kayla miscarried calf.
Keet’s gentle and docile personality is also well-liked by the trainers; he has never attacked any of his trainers or showed aggression to the other orcas. Keet is not really playful and likes to spend his free time sleeping, but he is really energetic and attentive when it comes to performances and training.
Keet is also the welcome whale for new trainers and orcas.
Name Meaning & Blood
Type:- Keet means "Orca" or "Killer Whale" in Tlingit
- Pronunciation of Keet: KEET
- Blood Type: 75% Icelandic, 25% Southern Resident
- Pronunciation of Keet: KEET
- Blood Type: 75% Icelandic, 25% Southern Resident
Family:| Grand Parents: Parents: Aunts & Uncles: Siblings: Niece: Nephews: |
Katina, Winston* Kalina* & Kotar* Unna, Ikaika, Nalani, Taku*, Katerina*,Sakari, Makaio Keto, Tuar, Skyla, Takara, SWT-OO-B9401* Baby Shamu II*, Kohana, Trua, Adán |
| Offspring: | 2004 Kalia 2005 Halyn* 2006 SWT-OO-U0601 (possibly) 2007 SWF-OO-U0701 (possibly) |
Transfers:| SeaWorld San Antonio | February 2, 1993 - November 7, 1999 |
| SeaWorld San Diego | November 7, 1999 - April 15, 2000 |
| SeaWorld Aurora | April 15, 2000 - February 15, 2001 |
| SeaWorld San Diego | February 15, 2001 - April 24, 2004 |
| SeaWorld San Antonio | April 24, 2004 - Present |
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