Death at SeaWorld Book Reviews

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Fantastic book. An amazing and fascinating read. I went into this book closed-minded and in love with SeaWorld and going there as much as possible. I live 10 minutes from SeaWorld San Diego and have an annual pass. This book changed my opinion and view of SeaWorld 180 degrees. I had no idea what was going on behind the scenes at SeaWorld, and how different orcas are in captivity than in the wild. I will not be renewing my SeaWorld pass this year. I am literally a changed person because of this book.

Negative reviews, seaworld paid supporters?. Given the few bad reviews and the way they are written, it wouldn't surprise me if they're paid by seaworld or lifetime members of the parkand are completely oblivious to the difference between animal conservation and corporate money makers. Sea World is a corporate money maker which is why they hired a lobbyist against the new proposed bill. They don't want to lose money. This books is well written, exposes truth that some people just don't want to admit to. I'll NEVER understand when and where in history humans thought it would be okay to take animals out of their natural habitat and use them for entertainment and profit. Disgusting. If you wouldn't do it to a child, don't do it to an animal.

Stupid. Lol, this idiot author actually hurt her cause with this book. I hate that I paid for this :(

Great!!. This books is very factual and interesting. Many people who are saying this isn't accurate got their information from seaworld which isn't a trustworthy source. I have done my research and that research lines up with this book.

Truth. I've seen it from the inside. This is the truth. What they do to these animals in captivity is inhumane. Big money will always find a way to cover things up.

Insightful, Respectful & Well-Written. Seems to me the writer is being unfairly portrayed as someone with an agenda...by reviewers that have nothing but. You can't argue with the facts, and Mr. Kirby has presented them in an illuminating and educational way. I went into the book with an open mind, as a middle-of-the-road mom who has visited both Sea World and Marineworld/Africa USA; I came away riveted and feel that I learned a lot.

Fascinating at the very least. At the very least, it's a very interesting read. Whether it's totally factual or not, it's hard to put down. Definitely gives you something to think about. Keeping animals captive for our own enjoyment is something everybody should be questioning.

Is so interesting. This book is really cool and I bought it in a mistake though I love it and it is really cooooooooooooool

Not that accurate. A lot of these people are dead set on thinking that sea world is a terrible place. And while they done some bad stuff, they do take care of their animals, and have only gotten better.

Wonderful Book!. I haven't actually read this book yet. I just wanted to give it a good review because of all the bad reviews with complete garbage as their reasons for why this book is bad. Also, I have to say that the idea that whales should not be released back into the wild because they will just fall over dead not knowing how to fend for themselves is ridiculous. What about all the other animals that have been raised in captivity and then released into the wild? It happens all the time. Orcas are at least as intelligent as lions and wolves that I know have had cases of being raised from pups and then released. I have to say it's especially ridiculous to think that an animal taken from the wild will not be able to readapt. What about human prisoners? We let those people back out expecting them to be fine after captivity. Looking forward to actually reading the book.

1 sided documentary and book. For the people who completely believe this whole book. Blackfish and this book are inaccurate. The very opening scene in the film is false and makes you think it is Tilly and Dawn in the water due to 911 calls related to her death. Dawn was never in the water before the attack. Tilikum pulled her into the water by her foot,hair, or hip (that remains unclear). Another reason is that the "former trainers" in the film either haven't worked at Seaworld in nearly 20 years or barely worked there at all let alone with the whales! Samantha Berg, for example, worked at Seaworld for a total of 3 years. She spent 1 year with the whales but was never in the water. I could go on and on about all the reasons why Blackfish is inaccurate/misleading, but if you want to know I suggest doing research and seeing both sides of the whole Seaworld killer whale situation.

Do your research. This book is poorly written and is not factually based. This is someone trying to capitalize off of a tragedy. If you research what actually goes on behind the scenes at parks like SeaWorld you will see a very different story. Not only do they take amazing care of their animals but they do more globally for animals than any activist group (or book) for that matter.

Filled with truth. As a San Diego native, a conservative, a big business, and zoo supporter, I believed in places like Sea World and the educational benefits they provide. However, as I go through school (for a Marine Mammalogist degree), I wanted to look at the issue of killer whale captivity from both sides, as only then could I come to an educated, thoroughly thought-out conclusion. This book was part of that journey for me. I have to admit that this author is a little biased, but how could he NOT be after all his research uncovered? For me personally, this book was the tipping point on marine mammal captivity. Although I am still a conservative and a big business supporter, it's a shame when a bottom line becomes more important than the welfare of the people and the animals that rely you. As someone who is studying to work with marine mammals, I truly believe that killer whales (and all dolphins) DO NOT belong in captivity - they are too intelligent and much too social to be enclosed in concrete pools. Just like a dog that is never taken for walks will develop neurotic behaviors (like chewing, obsessions, or aggression), dolphins and whales in captivity will do the same - they are meant to travel, hunt, echolocate, and socialize with members of their NATURAL-BORN pods (as all pods in different areas of the world socialize in different ways). When all of these activities are restricted, depression, aggression, and neurotic behavior sets in. But unlike dogs whose unwanted behavior can be controlled, whales and dolphins are so large, so strong, and so intelligent that tragedies are bound to happen. No matter your stance on marine mammal captivity, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in dolphins or killer whales, as it not only gives you a great insight into how these animals are kept, but also an insight into these beautiful animals minds.

Nalani is a female not a male. I am surprised that a book was written by someone that does not even know or care about these Whales. Know the Whales before you write about them and add some pictures, so the ones that know and love these Whales would at least get the pictures to get us to buy the book. Would have sold more books if they knew the Whales. There is a lot of positives about these Whales. And the Whale Kasatka that was holding the trainer by the foot should have let her back and see about her crying Baby. This is why she was upset If she wanted to she would have taken his foot off besides other parts. Know the Whales. Then you would understand cause this book is a lie. Love the Whales and Dolphins

Not very accurate but thought provoking. Information and interviews were just released about the death of dawn the trainer and there was only one orca, tillikum, there not two others...the book is okay but the writer should have gotten the facts straight first if they had wanted to prove a point. no one is going to listen to a liar. I am anti captivity and have never and will never visit seaworld but seriously when you want to win an argument you always have to have proof and facts. Otherwise don't even bring up the topic...it makes all the people against captivity look stupid

I love it. Very good book. You will love it if you are trying to get to the bottom of what really happens in captivity and more about the death of DAWN.:(

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Death at SeaWorld. The most factual book I have read on this subject, giving all sides their voice. All statements are annotated and accurate. The author is an excellent writer as well, making what could have been a dry read into an engrossing exploration.

Sea world. It's really great it teaches people to respect these wonderful animals killer whales

Death at Seaworld. This book has opened my eyes to the world of Marine Parks and their exploitations of these intelligent predators...... But also to the beauty of these wolves of the oceans.

A+. I can understand why sea world fought so hard to keep this book from coming out, it is absolutely shocking. Couldn't put it down. Those poor souls?