Summary Of The Film Blackfish: Negativity Of Captivity

Negativity of Captivity Tilikum could be said as the world’s most famous killer whale. Although the whale entertained kids for years his story would be considered tragic. If you have ever seen the film “Blackfish” you would have learned about Tilikum and his story at Seaworld. Tilikum was born in the wild then soon caught and brought to live in Seaworld. He performed and brought joy to many kids and adults watching him, but soon the captivity took a toll on the animal.The killer whale was involved in 3 aggressive incidents all resulting in a person’s death (Iaconangelo).The news was televised and reported so much that it soon caught enough attention to be made into a documentary. The film called “Blackfish” showed people the effects of captivity on the animals living at Seaworld and how the captivity made them more aggressive towards other animals and people. No matter how long their caretakers may have known them the animals their wild instincts will always be there. This is why zoos are unethical, because the caretakers are not giving the animals the proper care, and the zoos have a negative impact on the animals physically and mentally.

law requires only that animals in zoos be given enough space to stand up, lie down, turn around, and take a few steps. Animals who would normally roam or fly over vast territories are forced to exist in a world measured in square feet” (“Are zoos ethical?”). The government gives little acknowledgement towards the animals that are new to captivity. “Respondents also often failed to feed their animals properly or provide them with veterinary and other requisite kinds of care." Jonathan Betz reports in "Controversial Exhibitor Owner of Seized Tigers, Lion" (Evans). If the government is showing little care, then so are the caretakers that are with the animals. Due to lack of acknowledgement caretakers at zoos are being less attentive about their animal’s needs and not giving them the proper care that they