Remembering Dawn Brancheau: Dream Big

February 24th marks the 10-year anniversary of the tragic passing of marine mammal trainer, Dawn Brancheau. Her loss was felt not only by family and friends, but throughout the zoological community and the general public. We celebrate the life of Dawn, the passion she had for animals and training, and the work of the foundation created in her honor with people that knew her well: a close friend, a mentor and manager, a colleague, and a sibling.

Plus, we try to assess where the zoological community is today following a decade of change, especially with regards to marine mammals such as orcas, in human care and in the wild.

That Sounds Wild: Endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales. The Orca Conservancy

The Dawn Brancheau Foundation

Peppermint Narwhal

Animal Care Software

Zoo Logic Facebook

ZOOmility

SeaWorld