Long Gone Wild

A feature documentary that reveals the truth about the future of captive orcas Available now! Check out our website for more information.

[Long Gone Wild @longgonewild]

The tragic death of Toki/Lolita at Miami Seaquarium a few days ago continues to reverberate around the world. While filming her for "Long Gone Wild" I will never forget the look in her eyes - so much going on there, sadness mixed with great intelligence.

https://t.co/iUBeZTemIN

[Long Gone Wild @longgonewild]

SAD, SAD NEWS this day: Tokitae - aka Lolita - passed away at the Miami Seaquarium. We filmed inside that rickety old stadium for "Long Gone Wild." She deserved so much better. May she rest in peace.
https://t.co/4FbBNnOOyS

[Long Gone Wild @longgonewild]

BIG NEWS in the orca world that a deal has been cut to release Lolita/Tokitae from her tiny concrete tank at Miami Seaquarium. Lolita is featured in "Long Gone Wild," available on Amazon Prime and many other venues, or watch it for free on Unchained TV.
https://t.co/8znAaOnzV5

[Long Gone Wild @longgonewild]

https://t.co/1hsu7iBYDr

Compelling statement on cetacean captivity from the Jane Goodall Institute.

Recent reports from Miami Seaquarium tell of dolphins being starved to improve performance...all the while Lolita remains in her tiny concrete tank after more than 50 years.

[Long Gone Wild @longgonewild]

NAKAI - a magnificent 21-year-old orca - has died at SeaWorld San Diego less than a year after the death of another SW/SD orca: 6-year-old AMAYA. Both were born and bred in captivity; both lived their short lives in concrete tanks subjected to chronic stress.

[Long Gone Wild @longgonewild]

Bill introduced to Congress:

The Strengthening Welfare in Marine Settings (SWIMS) Act would amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to prohibit the taking, importation or exportation of orcas and other whales for the purpose of public display.

Here's to swift passage!

[Long Gone Wild @longgonewild]

Fascinating discussion between two of the world's leading orca experts, Dr. Lori Marino, and Dr. Ingrid Visser. Both are featured in Long Gone Wild.

https://t.co/6R2pKLKQ7v

[Long Gone Wild @longgonewild]

Tomorrow is World Orca Day. All orca fans are encouraged to check out this webinar with two experts featured in Long Gone Wild.

July 14th at 4:00pm U.S. Eastern Time.

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://t.co/M5dAljzkN8

[Long Gone Wild @longgonewild]

SAT. MAY 7 IS "EMPTY THE TANKS DAY"...please join with my friend Ric O'Barry, Rachel Carbary (both featured in "Long Gone Wild") and others dedicated to ending captivity for all cetaceans. More info and ways you can get involved: https://t.co/DauqjMCsl8
https://t.co/fr6Hw4Qgnx

[Long Gone Wild @longgonewild]

Suggestions for your EARTH DAY 22 Viewing. Some excellent films here, including LONG GONE WILD.

YouTube Promo Here: https://t.co/BOTpmuL363

Amazon Store: https://t.co/MJciqJYwg2

LGW has received more than 200 reviews with an overall 4.5 out of 5.0 star rating on Amazon Prime.

[Long Gone Wild @longgonewild]

EARTH DAY 22 is 2 days away on 4/22.

Vision Films is featuring "Long Gone Wild" and several other of its "planet friendly" documentaries via a short promotional video. Some excellent films here.

YouTube Promo Here: https://t.co/BOTpmuL363

Amazon Store: https://t.co/MJciqJYwg2

[Long Gone Wild @longgonewild]

With World Whale Day coming up this Sunday, Feb. 20, this short clip from "Long Gone Wild" reveals why orcas are considered by many to be the “brainiacs of the planet.”
https://t.co/IIfDXFHfmk

[Long Gone Wild @longgonewild]

Fascinating feature story in "The Atlantic" about the efforts of Steven Wise and his team at Nonhuman Rights Project to free Happy the elephant. If successful in the courts this spring can orcas be far behind?

https://t.co/Ue5jccuUsJ

[Long Gone Wild @longgonewild]

THREE MORE DEATHS AT MIAMI SEAQUARIUM. How many more animals need to die here before this "third world" park is shut down...and Lolita, a magnificent orca, is finally released to a seaside sanctuary?

She has been held captive for 50+ years and counting. Enough!

[Long Gone Wild @longgonewild]

In this short clip from "Long Gone Wild" (Amazon Prime), Dr. Lori Marino and Dr. Ingrid Visser – and two former SeaWorld trainers, Jeff Ventre and Carol Ray - reveal why orcas are considered by many to be the “brainiacs of the planet.”

https://t.co/IIfDXFHfmk

[Long Gone Wild @longgonewild]

The plight of captive orcas continues unabated at SeaWorld while China is exploiting these magnificent animals on a massive scale. See it all on "Long Gone Wild" - on Amazon Prime and other major VOD platforms.

https://t.co/juXqZIOc2T

[Long Gone Wild @longgonewild]

Dr. Lori Marino talks about the long-term effect of captivity on whales and dolphins...Lori and Whale Sanctuary Project are featured in "Long Gone Wild," available on Amazon Prime.

https://t.co/XFF1RecXKn

[Long Gone Wild @longgonewild]

Inside the Whale Sanctuary Project's new Visitors and Ops Centre in Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia + words from Member of Parliament Sean Fraser who was on hand to help cut the ribbon! A major step forward!

https://t.co/YoA7EiH7lJ

[Long Gone Wild @longgonewild]

Pleased to report "Long Gone Wild" is a feature selection at the International Vegan Film Festival running October 30 - Nov 7. A virtual event. Many interesting films for vegans and non-vegans alike.

Here's a link for more information/tickets: https://t.co/SVleUQVuO7

[Long Gone Wild @longgonewild]

Congrats to Steven Wise and his team at Nonhuman Rights Project in their quest to secure human rights for HAPPY THE ELEPHANT. Steve is interviewed in "Long Gone Wild."

https://t.co/CsnzPYAg8G