Bring Corky Home

Corky’s Story:

Corky is the longest-held captive orca in history. For over 55 years, she has been confined to a concrete tank and is held at SeaWorld San Diego, far from her home waters in British Columbia. Corky’s story is one of resilience and her pod, the A5s, continues to roam the waters of Johnstone Strait, while Corky remains isolated from her family. But there is hope for Corky to return home.

Double Bay Sanctuary is a facility designed to give captive orcas like Corky a natural, spacious environment. Here, Corky will live in her home waters, in natural seawater filled with rocks, kelp, tides, and marine life, providing the closest thing to the wild that she can experience after over five decades in captivity. We are seeking a collaboration with SeaWorld, allowing their staff to continue Corky’s feeding and medical care as she transitions to her new home.

At Double Bay, Corky will have:

After surviving over 55 years in captivity, Corky deserves the chance to come home and experience a life that honors her resilience and natural behaviors.

Why Corky Needs Our Help Now:

Corky has endured decades of life in captivity. She is still strong and healthy but has lost seven calves in captivity and has been denied the social structure and freedom that wild orcas rely on. At her advanced age, Corky deserves to live out the rest of her life in peace and dignity, in a space designed to care for her physical and emotional needs.

Double Bay Sanctuary would provide Corky:

Where Your Donations Will Go - Your generous support will directly fund:

Every dollar brings us one step closer to giving Corky the freedom she deserves. By contributing to this campaign, you are helping to rewrite Corky’s story and supporting the future of captive orca rehabilitation.

How You Can Help:

Donate: Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference. Even small donations add up and bring Corky closer to her retirement.

Share: Please share this campaign with your friends, family, and networks. Spreading the word is one of the best ways to help us reach our goal.

Follow Corky’s Journey: We will provide regular updates on Corky’s transition to Double Bay, and you'll be able to follow her progress.

Let’s bring Corky home and make history for the future of captive whales.

Corky has given so much to humans over the last five decades—now it's our turn to give back. Let’s come together to make sure Corky’s final years are spent in peace and freedom, where she belongs.

Important Tax Note for Donors

Thank you for considering a donation to support Corky’s journey to freedom at Double Bay Sanctuary. We want to assure you that your contributions will be processed through registered nonprofit organizations, making your donations tax-deductible.

For Canadian Donors:

Double Bay Sanctuary Foundation is a registered charitable organization with the Canadian Revenue Agency (business number: 726219330RR0001). Canadian donors can use this number to claim a tax deduction for their donations.

For U.S. Donors:

Friends of Double Bay Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) tax-deductible organization in the U.S. (EIN: 86-2478192). U.S. donors can claim a tax deduction when donating through this organization.

Receipt Information

You will receive a receipt containing all the necessary information, including:

Thank you for being part of this important mission!