FACTS

- Tekoa (TEE-koh-a) means "beautiful" in Cherokee.
- Born tail first at 15:47 EST.
- 25% Transient 75% Icelandic orca.

HISTORY

Tekoa was born on November 8, 2000, to Taima and Tilikum. He is Taima's second calf. Tekoa's brother, Sumar, was moved to SeaWorld San Diego in 1999. This was a result of Taima's agression towards him. Tekoa was also harrassed, so the trainers separated the two. He was taken in by Katina and Kalina, and fit in with their sons.

On April 25, 2004, Tekoa and half-brother Tuar were moved to SeaWorld San Antonio.

On February 13, 2006, Tekoa, Keto, Kohana, and Skyla were transferred to Loro Parque in Tenerife, Spain.

TRANSFERS

November 8, 2000 - April 25, 2004 (SeaWorld Orlando, USA)
April 25, 2004 - February 13, 2006 (SeaWorld San Antonio, USA)
February 13, 2006 - Present (Loro Parque, Spain)

HOW TO IDENTIFY



KNOWN FAMILY

Mother: Taima
Father: Tilikum
Sisters: Malia
Half-sisters: Nyar*, Unna, Kohana, and Skyla
Brothers: Sumar
Half-brothers: Kyuquot, Taku*, Tuar, Nakai, and Ikaika
Aunts: Katerina* and Nyar*
Nieces: Nalani
Nephews: Trua
Grandmothers: Gudrun*
Grandfathers: Kanduke*
Midwife: Kalina and Tuar

* = Deceased