At this age Granny is the oldest known orca in all the oceans ... Ultimately, she was deemed too old for captivity and released. Forty-seven years later, Granny continues to put on her own ...

Lolita is believed to be the oldest orca whale in captivity. She also lives in one of North America's smallest whale tanks, per The Guardian. Over the years, Lolita's health has ebbed and flowed.

The oldest of the latter is 4 years old and already performing ... AWI will continue to do its utmost to increase awareness in China about the welfare issues associated with orca captivity and to ...