SeaWorld Ends Orca Breeding to stop breeding orcas, making them perform tricks

By Jennifer Kay and Mike Schneider Associated Press - Mar 18, 2016

Orlando, Fla. — After years of pressure, SeaWorld made a surprise announcement on Thursday: It no longer breeds killer whales in captivity and will soon stop making them leap from their pools or splash audiences on command. Surrendering finally to a profound shift in how people feel about using animals for entertainment, the SeaWorld theme parks have joined a growing list of industries dropping live animal tricks. Ringling Bros. and...