Orca Encounter (Full Show) - SeaWorld Orlando - March 1, 2023

It was great to get to see all 4 segments of Orca Encounter again! Some of my favorite parts this show include the drawings on the glass for Nalani at 8:45 and Trua's side breaches at 2:30. See below for more highlights:
0:36 - Intro with Makaio and Trua starting with Makaio's kicker
- 0:50 Trua's bows
- 2:30 Trua's side breaches then Makaio's center back breach
5:18 Husbandry Demo and Play/Volunteer Segment with Katina, Nalani, and Malia, starting with their pod swims
- 6:25 All 3 whales fluke present to demonstrate the blood draw behavior
- 7:35 Malia slideout to demonstrate the weight behavior
- 8:45 Drawing shapes on the glass for Nalani
- 9:40 Malia's sighting bow at stage! (thumbnail)
12:28 The very missed Hunt segment with Makaio and Trua, starting with Trua's fluke splashes
- 12:44 Makaio slideover
- 14:37 Trua slides over to the back pool
17:11 Finale with Katina, Nalani, and Malia, starting with Katina's fast swim
- 17:37 Malia's sighting bow and backdive
-18:48 Malia's front flip
- 19:48 Katina's center belly breach
-20:22 All 3 whales slideout
Makaio, Trua, Nalani, Katina, and Malia (Killer Whales) at SeaWorld Orlando on March 1, 2023.
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[@andrewmeraz4296]

they are too sweet for this messed up world

[@EasyandHealthylifestyle]

❤❤❤

[@kellykeagybullock]

After watching this I don’t know if Katina is back 100% April 2024 .she has a lot more energy in this show . 😮

[@NKsEntertainment]

This show is still on, we just recently in 2024 experienced it.

[@dalethomascaparas5574]

In the first show they said hello!

[@darlenedeluca7850]

I really enjoyed Orca killer whales & Sea World, 2 ! Tysm 4 c n this Awesome Video ! 🥰🐳🐋❣💕💯% !

[@sten287]

Is there a rule that the trainers can’t swim with the orca’s anymore? If yes, since when?

[@fiyamya9967]

yes because a worker was killed by one in 2010

[@sten287]

@@fiyamya9967very unfortunate, I knew about the event but havent been to a show in ages. I liked the shows back then tho way more when the trainers swam with the orca’s, but safety first ofcourse. I always wondered why they didnt have something to take out/kill the orca in case they attack the trainer. It happend only 3 times in 20 years, but every time they dragged the body several minutes in the pool while they drowned. Only throwing food in the pool and trying to distract it. I think the deaths could’ve been prevented and maybe we still could’ve had those beautifull shows like before.

[@SamS.7598]

​@@sten287Yes I agree with you. How did they not have a backup plan in case something like this happens? Like have a person jump in and use a transquilizer or something? I understand killing the orca is out of question seeing that they are probably a million worth property to the company with how much time it takes to train one. But still seems very reckless.

[@MarkusLovesAPBTS]

@@SamS.7598these animals are 6,000 to 13,000lbs, a tranquilizer would be very expensive and seaworld would rather buy more roller coasters. Plus with a bite force of 19,000lbs psi by the time a tranquilizer kicks in you’re likely already dead.

[@ReviewMan-gg6kk]

As the whales have been treated like dog poop for their whole lives they have lashed out and eaten many trainers, there’s a good doc on NF about it.

[@WaterOrca]

I'm so impressed with how much airtime the boys get when they jump! Great show!!

[@Echobeluga]

Thank you! They can really catch air if they try!

[@zhuhuihua2909]

I like sea world is the better place part

[@zhuhuihua2909]

He’s jump so high

[@Sheldonmidpro]

Looks like Nalani loves draws on the glass for her, but still sure that the show was fun

[@christinegraham8928]

Bonkers

[@preigsantos6155]

nice training

[@christinegraham8928]

Fart

[@austincruz5757]

This show was from march 1st that’s my birthday actually lol

[@elijahglasser1421]

Awesome and marvelous

[@jayd1008]

so they are back ? i thought they took them out ?

[@kinantrondol7055]

helo in indonesia pet ❤ aylof orca 😊

[@zhuhuihua2909]

Do you watch the world?

[@kokkiejunior5479]

My dream job!

[@romalea]

get into wildlife photography, you'll get to see these beautiful creatures in their natural home in the ocean

[@kokkiejunior5479]

@@nomoreabuse- no x

[@kokkiejunior5479]

@@romalea no x

[@babiepiest]

​@nomoreabuse- let them be

[@user-xk2fn8iy5y]

Hi hello Shelton to I love the one part

[@iskavuska2011]

show

[@nicholasshore2472]

Two questions: 1. Why are the Orcas’ dorsal fins all floppy during the show? 2. What’s the name of the song that plays at the start of the show? I find it really catchy

[@Echobeluga]

1. The dorsal fin is made of connective tissue and often bends or weakens if left out of the surface for too long. For example, stranded orcas tend to start to develop a curved dorsal fin and orcas in human care spend more time at the surface than wild orcas. Most adult male orcas in human care have curved dorsal fins, while very few wild male orcas also have curved dorsal fins. This is purely aesthetic and doesn't reflect their physical or mental health. 2. It's a SeaWorld soundtrack called One Song. This is a newer version of it which is unreleased but you can find the older version on music apps like Spotify, Apple Music, and KZbin.

[@KaitlynCannon-mp6sk]

Jesus and God love you

[@Fansjayktny]

Aaaa its so cutee😆😆😆

[@christinegraham8928]

Thick

[@christinegraham8928]

Fu

[@christinegraham8928]

Words fail me, your on the planet

[@user-ol9so5yh3z]

Tell my son he said hi to makaio

[@christinegraham8928]

Get him a book on captive animals

[@my-merethoughts5742]

INCREDIBLE! 😮

[@ariellekianna8452]

Is this free or does it cost?

[@SRM30]

Imagine being an Orca and listening to this awful music every single day.

[@bajorekjon]

They have no choice sadly

[@apocalypsedrakaina]

Just holy crap how often do you go to SeaWorld? You gotta be a true fan.

[@Echobeluga]

I'm at over 200 visits so far!

[@EnchantedTooWell]

@@Echobeluga how can you afford it??

[@Echobeluga]

@@EnchantedTooWell Barely! But with an annual pass which is usually $200-400.

[@TopGPredictions]

I wonder why are their fins all bent..

[@oliviak2963]

I think it’s because captive orcas spend more time at the surface so the warm air causes the tissue in the fin to bend

[@bajorekjon]

It's still unknown why many captive orcas have bent dorsal fins. Some speculate that its from inactivity or even depression, but it's not known

[@user-hu4js9ie8c]

fozon

[@100hotchocolategirl]

Isn't it amazing that they weigh so much, but produce a minimum splash when they land into the water?

[@Echobeluga]

When they reenter headfirst yes! Their breaches like the ones at 2:30 are quite splashy though.

[@100hotchocolategirl]

@@Echobeluga Amazing creatures❤.

[@Man_city_rules]

Truas got chunky and bulky. Is makaio no longer the smallest is Malia the smallest

[@kaleb7636]

No, Nalani is the smallest.

[@Man_city_rules]

​@kaleb7636 really? Nice!

[@K1ngEnd3rGaming]

Killer whales can be gooder at the shows

[@notificaciones4190]

Better*

[@HeheheheHe-wp5pb]

Yes but you know what would be even better? Ur. Ⓜ️🅾️Ⓜ️

[@thecurtiss2617]

Dude I literally don’t care 😑

[@imrandomness]

shut

[@darlenedeluca7850]

@Jaysin12 I agree w/ u!👌!

[@austincruz5757]

Then go somewhere and don’t watch

[@100hotchocolategirl]

Did the whale shake it's head @9:16?😲

[@bajorekjon]

Yes they are extremely intelligent. Which is why many peoole don't appreciate them being captive

[@macgyversmacbook1861]

I thought they were supposed to phase out Orca shows in 2019??

[@ilovemyadorablekitty]

nah, they just changed it to more "educational" but ectually they are just repeating the same things they said years ago xD some basic facts about orcas, some jumpings, slide outs and thats it. but at least this time they are not lying, just not saying all the truth behind it. 😅

[@Barbieinawheelchair]

They stopped their breeding program. That means when these whales die then they will have no shows

[@AineVu]

Cry about it

[@macgyversmacbook1861]

@@Barbieinawheelchair nope, they specifically announced they were ending “theatrical” shows around 2019-2020 and from what I see this is still “theatrical”

[@RabiesTheBeagle]

Only in usa