<P> For many years , the primary attraction for visitors was the orca show . The Aquarium was the first to capture and display a killer whale , Moby Doll , in a pen at Burrard Drydocks , for 3 months in 1964 . Since then , it was home to Skana , Hyak II , Finna , Bjossa , and three of Bjossa 's calves . When Finna died and Bjossa was left without other orca companions , the Aquarium attempted to acquire one or more female orcas from other marine parks . However , no suitable companions were found , and Bjossa was moved to SeaWorld , San Diego , in April 2001 where she later died due to a chronic respiratory illness . The Aquarium has since moved to emphasize the educational aspects of the displays rather than the public spectacle of the shows . They have also highlighted their research , rescue and rehabilitation efforts . </P>
<P> For many years , the primary attraction for visitors was the orca show . The Aquarium was the first to capture and display a killer whale , Moby Doll , in a pen at Burrard Drydocks , for 3 months in 1964 . Since then , it was home to Skana , Hyak II , Finna , Bjossa , and three of Bjossa 's calves . When Finna died and Bjossa was left without other orca companions , the Aquarium attempted to acquire one or more female orcas from other marine parks . However , no suitable companions were found , and Bjossa was moved to SeaWorld , San Diego , in April 2001 where she later died due to a chronic respiratory illness . The Aquarium has since moved to emphasize the educational aspects of the displays rather than the public spectacle of the shows . They have also highlighted their research , rescue and rehabilitation efforts . </P>
when did vancouver aquarium get rid of orcas
when did vancouver aquarium get rid of orcas
April 2001
April 2001