Proceeds from orca adoptions support ongoing education, research and public outreach on behalf of the Southern Resident Community of killer whales.
Deadhead is one of four offspring born to Skagit (K-13). She was named to honor the passing of Jerry Garcia, the leader of the rock band "The Grateful Dead." Deadhead had her first offspring, Ripple (K-44), in July 2011. Many times, when the K13 family was seen with J or L pods, Deadhead and Ripple spent time with mothers and offspring. Ripple did not return in 2022 and is now remembered with a StoryKeeper of him.
A one-year symbolic orca adoption includes:
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