A 30-year-old orca has died at SeaWorld Orlando. SeaWorld officials said Kayla died Monday after a brief illness.The exact cause of death will not be known until the results of a post-mortem examination are complete, which may take several weeks, SeaWorld said. SeaWorld said Kayla began showing signs of discomfort on Saturday afternoon. Her veterinarians immediately began treatment based on a physical examination. Park officials say her condition worsened on Sunday and she was given around-the-clock care until her death.SeaWorld has 20 orcas left at its parks. There are five in Orlando, five in San Antonio, and 10 in San Diego. The company announced in 2016 that it had stopped its orca breeding program.

A 30-year-old orca has died at SeaWorld Orlando.

SeaWorld officials said Kayla died Monday after a brief illness.


The exact cause of death will not be known until the results of a post-mortem examination are complete, which may take several weeks, SeaWorld said.

SeaWorld said Kayla began showing signs of discomfort on Saturday afternoon. Her veterinarians immediately began treatment based on a physical examination.

Park officials say her condition worsened on Sunday and she was given around-the-clock care until her death.

SeaWorld has 20 orcas left at its parks. There are five in Orlando, five in San Antonio, and 10 in San Diego.

The company announced in 2016 that it had stopped its orca breeding program.