Corky (orca)

Corky II
Corky II on the slide out during the Shamu Show at SeaWorld San Diego.
SpeciesOrca (Orcinus orca)
SexFemale
Bornc. 1965 (age 5960)
Years active1969–present
Known forOldest captive female orca as of 2024
Parent(s)Stripe (mother) (1948–2000)
Mate(s)Orky II (cousin) (1962–1988)
Offspring
  • Calf (son) (28 February 1977 – 15 March 1977)
  • Spooky (son) (31 October 1978 – 10 November 1978)
  • Kiva (daughter) (18 June 1982 – 3 August 1982)
  • Calf (daughter) (22 July 1985 – 20 September 1985)
(none survived to adulthood)
Weight3,855.535 kg (8,500 lb)
Height19 ft 8 in (5.99 m)
Named afterFemale Orca named Corky (1965–1970)

Corky II (born c.1965), often referred to as just Corky, is a female captive orca from the A5 Pod of northern resident orcas. At approximately the age of four, Corky was captured from Pender Harbour off the coast of British Columbia on 11 December 1969. She has lived at SeaWorld San Diego in San Diego, California since 21 January 1987. As of 2024, she is the oldest and longest kept captive orca. SeaWorld San Diego celebrates her birthday on January 1st every year.