Adopt a Killer Whale
For over 25 years, the Wild Killer Whale Adoption Program has brought killer whales into the homes of families around the world – sharing stories, news updates, fascinating research findings, and an overall love and admiration for these iconic animals. Through the symbolic adoption of a wild killer, the Wild Killer Whale Adoption Program raises funds to support conservation-oriented research on wild killer whales by the Marine Mammal Research Program. Learning everything we can about killer whales is paramount to ensure the best standards and regulations are set to protect them.
Meet the Whales
Each of the wild killer whales in the Adoption Program has a different story. How do we know? They are all individually identified and followed by researchers and the public alike. Meet some of the whales from the northern resident, southern resident, and Bigg’s populations.
Research
Since the mid-1980s, the Marine Mammal Research Program has conducted ground-breaking research on killer whales and other marine mammals. The program focuses on long-term studies of marine mammal populations and the threats these at-risk populations face. Learn more.
Take Action
Once widely feared, killer whales are now far better understood than they were only four decades ago. But today there is growing concern for their future. Pollution, overfishing, boat traffic, and other human activities all pose a threat to the whales and their fragile marine environment. Learn what you can do.