Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park. According to information from Mafengwo.com, taking this year 2023 as an example, there is only one zoo in China that houses killer whales, and there are killer whales in Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park. The Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park project is located on the shores of Dishui Lake on the coast of the East China Sea in the main tourist destination of the Yangtze River Delta. The most distinctive project is the first national killer whale science exhibition. "Orca Science Show" shows the story of humans befriending killer whales, and you can see the performances of the killer whales jumping and splashing in the water.
There may be many reasons why Chimelong Aquarium does not have killer whales. Killer whales are animals that live in the vast ocean and require rich habitats and large spaces. In captivity, killer whales may not benefitprovide sufficient water depth, water quality and space to move around, which can negatively impact their health and survival. Additionally, killer whales are social animals with complex social structures and stable family relationships, and it may be difficult for them to meet their social needs in captivity. Problems such as stress, depression, and immune system problems can occur frequently in captivity, which could pose a safety risk to their handlers.
Therefore, Chimelong Aquarium cannot exhibit killer whales for safety reasons.