Kamea, an 11-year-old female, was part of the last generation of orcas to live in captivity at the theme park.

SeaWorld's 29 killer whales - ranging in age from 1 to 51 years old - will remain in captivity, but in "new, inspiring natural orca encounters," according to the company.

SeaWorld’s 29 killer whales — ranging in age from 1 to 51 years old — will remain in captivity, but in “new, inspiring natural orca encounters,” according to the company.

SeaWorld's 29 killer whales — ranging in age from 1 to 51 years old — will remain in captivity, but in "new, inspiring natural orca encounters," according to the company.