Controversial US theme park , Seaworld , has announced that it will stop breeding orca whales in captivity . The move comes after years of criticism of the company ’s treatment of the mammals , falling population numbers and pressure from animal welfare campaigners . A 2013 documentary , “ Blackfish ” brought the park ’s treatment of the animals to public attention . As a result of the film , Disney ’s profits fell 84 % between 2014 and 2015 . Sales and attendance also fell . “By making this the last generation of orcas in our care and reimagining how guests will experience these beautiful animals, we are fulfilling our mission of providing visitors to our parks with experiences that matter,” said Joel Manby, president and CEO of Seaworld currently has 23 orcas in its US parks .
Controversial US theme park , Seaworld , has announced that it will stop breeding orca whales in captivity . The move comes after years of criticism of the company ’s treatment of the mammals , falling population numbers and pressure from animal welfare campaigners . A 2013 documentary , “ Blackfish ” brought the park ’s treatment of the animals to public attention . As a result of the film , Disney ’s profits fell 84 % between 2014 and 2015 . Sales and attendance also fell . Seaworld currently has 23 orcas in its US parks .