Watch how Keiko, the orca star of the hit film Free Willy, became the first captive orca to be successfully returned to his ocean. From capture to stardom to rehabilitation, from seapen to daily outings with caretakers, experience how Keiko gained over 3000 lbs, mixed it up with wild orcas, and even exhibited physical signs of attempts to mate, all the while thriving in the waters of his birth. Streaming Worldwide on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/keikotheuntoldstory | Keiko: The Untold Story

A New Generation Keiko Fans are changing the world. Classroom speaks about Keiko's Life and Legacy after seeing the documentary Keiko The Untold Story of the Star of Free Willy. The most unlikely candidate for release back to the wild actually thrived for over 5 years in his home waters, gaining over 3000 lbs during his rehabilitation, mixing it up with wild orcas, swimming across the North Atlantic, and finally passing as a middle aged orca as the only captive orca to ever be successfully rehab

Twenty years ago, on December 12th, 2003, Keiko took his last breath in Norway alongside his caretaker, Tobba. We celebrate Keiko's life and the legacy he left for both captive and wild orcas with these beautiful words from Dave Phillips, Founder and Director of "The Free Willy Keiko Foundation": "Keiko had the most amazing odyssey from captivity back to life in his home waters. He became the most famous whale in history, and his story led to the worldwide recognition that orcas don't belong in

Some acts of rebellion go unseen. Happy birthday to Keiko Agena! #GilmoreGirls25 | Gilmore Girls