Happy 33rd Birthday, Kyuquot!

Kyuquot is Tilikum's firstborn son, born at Sealand of the Pacific on December 24, 1991, to Haida II. A few months after his birth, a trainer died at the facility, leading to its closure. Following this, all the orcas were transferred to SeaWorld parks, with Kyuquot and his mother moving to SeaWorld San Antonio.

As is widely known, the conditions at Sealand were very poor, and Kyuquot’s health drastically improved after his move to SeaWorld. He began to grow and thrive properly, recovering from the difficulties of his early years.

Kyuquot remained very close to his mother until her passing in 2001. Known for his dominant yet gentle nature, Kyuquot stands out as one of the few male orcas worldwide capable of lifting his entire body out of the water, performing complex behaviors that most other males cannot achieve. Kyuquot is currently the oldest captive-born male orca and also the biggest mammal in Texas.