Keiko was taken from Iceland to perform for Marineland, in Ontario, Canada. Kiska, the orca that remains in this facility, was captured during this operation, too. Keiko struggled to adapt and the other orcas bullied him, so he was sent to Reino Aventura, amusement park in Mexico City for $350,000 USD. Learn more about Keiko's capture, here: https://www.keikotheuntoldstory.com/watch/ #FreeKiska | Keiko: The Untold Story

What was SeaWorld's reaction to Keiko's return to Iceland and the documentary Keiko: The Untold Story? This and more questions were answered by Dr. Naomi Rose, (From The Dolphin's Point of View) and filmmaker Theresa Demarest during a special Q&A at the San Juan Community Theatre during the conference #Superpod8. Learn more about Keiko with our documentary, available worldwide on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/keikotheuntoldstory | Keiko: The Untold Story

Keiko was only 2 years old when he was captured in Iceland. After living in an aquarium in Canada, he was then sent to Mexico City, where he performed for more than a decade. In 1991, Free Willy, a blockbuster movie, changed his life forever. Learn more about Keiko's life with the award winning documentary "Keiko, The Untold Story of the Star of Free Willy". Visit our website and choose your favorite streaming platform! www.keikotheuntoldstory.com | Keiko: The Untold Story