- Katina gave birth to the first successful calf born into captivity on September 26, 1985 and her daughter was named Kalina.
- Tilikum was the most successful breeding male in captivity siring 20 calves, with 14 successful births. Katina is the most successful female giving birth successfully 7 times.
- There have been 5 inbred orcas: Neocia's Miscarriage (2004), Nalani (2006), Adan (2010), Victoria (2012) and Keijo (2013). Unna's stillborn in 2006 may have also been inbred.
- Five calves have been rejected by their mothers after birth: Halyn, Adan, Victoria, Loki and Cody.
- Five orcas have been born as a result of artificial insemination: Nakai (2001), Kohana (2002), Moana (2011), Makani (2013) and Kamea (2013).
- The first orca in captivity was a female named Wanda in 1961.
- Adan was the first orca to be born in Spain. He was born in 2010.
- Yilong was the first orca to be born in China. He was born in 2019.
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