24. June 202322. June 2023

Tokitae’s Journey: Interview with Tokitae’s former veterinarian, Dr. Michael Renner

Published on the YouTube channel of KING 5 Seattle the 25.05.2023.

A few minutes after the sea pen plans were made public, he resigned: veterinarian Dr. Michael Renner. Now he talks about the situation of the old orca Lolita, also known as Toki or Tokitae.

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23. June 202323. June 2023

animal welfare, media-echo

Beluga Whale Sanctuary fails again

Exclusively for zoos.media – 02.06.2023. Author: Philipp J. Kroiß

The two belugas are going back again: once more, it is not possible to keep Little Grey and Little White in the Beluga Whale Sanctuary.

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18. June 202317. June 2023

animal welfare, education, media-echo

Simmons: Is ‘Empty the Tanks Day’ in animals’ best interest?

Published on bostonherald.com the 13.05.2023. | By: Mark Simmons

The renowned expert Mark Simmons speaks about “Empty the Tanks“. He explains that the animal rights industry’s campaign is not in the best interest of animal welfare.

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17. June 202317. June 2023

animal welfare, media-echo

Elephants enjoy presence of zoo visitors, researchers find

Published on aol.co.uk the 22.05.2023. | By: Nina Messey

Many animals perceive the presence of visitors at the zoo very positively. A new study now also clearly confirms this in the case of elephants.

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14. June 202314. June 2023

animal welfare, education, media-echo

Marine Mammal Experts: Keep Orca Safe in Miami

Published on humanewatch.org the 12.05.2023.

Leading experts on marine mammals have found clear and fact-based words as well as strong reasons against the plan to reintroduce the old orca Lolita, also called Toki or Tokitae.

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6. June 20235. June 2023

animal welfare, media-echo

The Dolphin Company has continuously failed Toki

Published on truth4toki’s Instagram account the 15.05.2023.

Since the takeover, the new owner of Miami Seaquarium, The Dolphin Company, has continuously failed to ensure optimal conditions for the old orca Lolita.

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26. May 202325. May 2023

animal welfare, conservation, media-echo

Thomas Ziegler, Head of Cologne Aquarium: The Man for Poisonous Snakes and Geckos in Need

Published on rp-online.de the 05.05.2023. | By: Claudia Hauser

Professor Thomas Ziegler is the head of the aquarium at Cologne Zoo and helps animals in need. He takes care of confiscated or found animals. Not only does he save individual animals, but he also helps to preserve entire species.

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25. May 202325. May 2023

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

Ignoring Learned History: A Significant Oversight in Animal Welfare Decisions

Published on imata.org in spring of 2023. | By: Mark Simmons

Repeating mistakes over and over is counterproductive. This also applies in animal welfare. Regardless, the same mistake is being made in the case of the orca Lolita.

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24. May 202322. May 2023

animal welfare, media-echo

Nuremberg Zoo: Gastroscopy for dolphins & co.

Published on meeresakrobaten.de the 01.05.2023. | By: Susanne Gugeler

Prof. Dr. Med. Alexander Dechêne, head physician for gastroenterology in the clinic of Nuremberg, has gifted Nuremberg Zoo a gastroscope to treat the animals.

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22. May 202322. May 2023

animal welfare, media-echo

Lolita: The old orca’s health is not improving

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.

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