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Lolita: Was it a fraud from the start?

19. August 202320. August 2023

animal welfare, anti-zoo-initiatives, history, media-echo

Exclusively for zoos.media – 19th of August in 2023. Author: Philipp J. Kroiss The death of orca Lolita, also known as Tokitae or Toki, raises questions concerning the quality of her care and the honesty of the whole project to “release” her.

Lolita soon to be moved to net pen? NOAA has concerns

11. July 20239. July 2023

animal welfare, anti-zoo-initiatives, media-echo

Published on Truth4Toki’s YouTube channel in June 2023. In order for Lolita to be moved to a net pen, as planned by the Dolphin Company and animal rights activists, the NOAA would have to approve it. However, the agency seems to have concerns about the plan. » to the full video

Lolita: Serious doubts regarding Howard Garrett’s analysis

22. June 202321. June 2023

anti-zoo-initiatives, education, media-echo

Published on the Facebook page of Bruck Lab the 28.05.2023. Pseudo-science is typical of zoo opponents. Howard Garrett from the Orca Network has made claims about some vocalisations from the orca Lolita, also called Toki or Tokitae, that do not withstand a closer reputable examination. » to the full post

Lolita: The old orca’s health is not improving

22. May 202322. May 2023

animal welfare, media-echo

Published on the Facebook page of Truth4Toki the 04.05.2023. The geriatric orca Lolita, also called Tokitae or Toki, at Miami Seaquarium, is not getting any better. Her condition is only described as “stable”. However, for a transport, her health would have to improve significantly. » to the full post

Zoo Logic: Toki’s (a.k.a Lolita) Truth

12. May 202311. May 2023

animal welfare, anti-zoo-initiatives, education, media-echo

Published on zoologic.libsyn.com the 20.04.2023. | By: Dr. Grey Stafford with Heather Keenan & Marni Wood The guests of the podcast have spent decades at Miami Seaquarium, taking care of Lolita, also known as Tokitae or Toki. They talk about the old orca’s destiny. » to the full podcast episode

Free Lolita? Former trainers say planned move is a “death sentence”

8. May 20238. May 2023

animal welfare, education, media-echo

Published on kbindependent.org the 17.04.2023. | By: John Pacenti Those who have worked with her consider the plan to move the old orca Lolita – also called Tokitae or Toki – to a net cage and then “free” her a death sentence. » to the full article

The release of Lolita, the Florida killer whale, won’t follow a Hollywood script

6. May 20233. May 2023

animal welfare, anti-zoo-initiatives, education, media-echo

Published on tampabay.com the 14.04.2023. | By: Mark Simmons In this commentary, the orca expert describes, based on his own experience, why the so-called “release” of Lolita will not turn out the way many people imagine. » to the full article

Opinion: Miami Seaquarium’s P.R. Stunt is a Deadly Deal for Lolita

4. May 20233. May 2023

animal welfare, anti-zoo-initiatives, education, media-echo

Published on keysweekly.com the 14.04.2023. | By: Alex Rickert The article explains why Lolita, also called Tokitae or Toki, is the real loser of the Dolphin Company, Miami Seaquarium, Friends of Toki and Indianapolis Colts’ undertaking. » to the full article

Balancing the Needs of the Many with the Needs of the One Named Tokitae (Lolita)

30. April 202327. April 2023

animal welfare, anti-zoo-initiatives, education, media-echo

Published on zoologic.libsyn.com the 13.04.2023. | By: Dr Grey Stafford with Dr Jason Bruck & Shari Tarantino Is the need of some people to release Lolita, which will likely lead to her death, more important than the old orca’s need for welfare? Experts explore this question, which is currently a topic of heated discussion worldwide.

Lolita: Why the sudden change of heart Miami Seaquarium?

23. April 202320. April 2023

animal welfare, media-echo

Published on truth4toki’s TikTok channel the 08.04.2023. Not too long ago, Miami Seaquarium explained why it was not possible to reintroduce Lolita, also known as Toki or Tokitae, or relocate her to a sea pen. Why this should suddenly no longer apply remains inexplicable. » to the full video