Hearts for Lolita, 2/13/11

This Valentine's Day, people are coming together to show their love to one of the loneliest Killer Whales on the planet! Lolita has been a "slave to entertainment" for over 40 years and has spent 3 decades of that time without another member of her species for companionship in the oldest and smallest whale tank in the world.

This event, called "Hearts for Lolita", is being held as a effort to show your love for this  gentle and courageous soul. Many have asked that Lolita be allowed to retire from the industry, sea pen in her native home in waters off Seattle’s coast be secured for her. It is here that her family is still tracked, and lives without a member of their pod... Lolita.

WHEN: Sunday Feb 13, 2011 – 11:00am – 6:00pm
WHERE:
Miami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker Causeway
Key Biscayne, FL 33149

NOTES:
*Parking is free in the beach lots on either side of the park!
*Please feel free to show up at any time and leave at any time throughout the day.
*Unable to attend in person? Show your love by calling these following numbers, voice your concerns, and politely ask that they retire Lolita to a sea pen in her native waters!

Miami Seaquarium
(305) 361-5705

Miami-Dade County Mayor’s Office
(Mayor Alvarez)
(305) 375-5071

Village of Key Biscayne City Council/Mayor’s Office
(Mayor Caplan)
(305) 365-5511

USDA APHIS Animal Care: ace@aphis.usda.gov
USDA/APHIS/AC
4700 River Road, Unit 84
Riverdale, MD 20737-1234
Ph: 301-734-7833
Fax: 301-734-4978

*International supporters please follow the step above and add to it calling your local US Embassy Consulate with your opinion! It does count and has to be recorded!

Thanks everyone, and thanks to www.savelolita.com for the information above.
You can find information about the event, and other events that go on just about every month at the Miami Seaquarium, for Lolita- HERE.