Lolita the Blue and Gold Macaw
The blue-and-gold macaw is a beautiful bird with a stunning visual appeal. Its social nature makes it a perfect companion for families. It is also excellent at interaction and is quick to learn new words and tricks.
Our personal blue-and-gold macaw, Pteri, can say hello to apple, water and more. These birds are able to live for more than 50 years.
Lolita’s Personality
Macaws are an excellent companion bird. They are smart and affectionate. These birds are best suited to families with a range of members. They are prone to becoming bored and will seek out other ways to entertain themselves when their owners do not interact with them enough. If they are not socialized properly, macaws can become aggressive and even bite. It is important that boundaries are clearly defined to ensure that the macaw doesn't feel threatened.
In general, Blue and Gold Macaws are energetic birds who love to play, climb and play. They need at least 2 to 3 hours per day outside their cages for physical exercise and mental stimulation. They love playing games, listening to music and learning tricks. They enjoy visiting parks and playgrounds as well as hiking, local eateries and bars. In addition to being a fun pet they are also great companions for children.
These birds can be very loud, despite their affection for their mate. They can also be a nuisance to those who live nearby. They can make ear-shattering screeches and loud calls which can be a nuisance to those living in apartments or condos.
This species is also monomorphic. Females and males are difficult to differentiate. For this reason, DNA testing is the only reliable method to determine sex. Once sex is established pairing of the birds can be attempted and breeding may begin.
Like all pets, Blue and Gold Macaws require training to learn commands, phrases, and tricks. It is not an easy process, and it's important that the owner is patient and realizes that this isn't an undertaking to be taken lightly. The use of positive reinforcement can speed up the process and aid in resolving any issues with behavior.
Lolita's care
Since the 1960s, activists have been pleading for Lolita to cease performing tricks at Miami Seaquarium. They also would like her to be relocated to an open-water pen. After the 1993 movie Free Willy sparked public outrage over the return of orca Keiko into the wild, conservationists were hopeful that Lolita was likely to suffer the same fate. However, she was never given the chance to return to sea.
The people who are Lolita's captors – the Dolphin Company - have ignored veterinary advice and continue to put her in danger. They cause harm to her health by requiring her to perform for tourists. They push her to the limit with high-speed circles and head-first dives, exposing her to chlorine and cause her to lose weight. They also place her in a tank one-and-a-half times smaller than her natural habitat.
In 2022, a new owner of Miami Seaquarium, who calls Lolita an aunt of theirs, promised to develop plans with a group of Lolita supporters, known as Friends of Toki, and the Lummi Tribe to transport her to open water eventually. The plan included a sanctuary pen in Washington's westcoast where she could live the remainder of her life receiving human care and be monitored by scientists. The sanctuary pen could be hundreds of times bigger than her Miami home and be surrounded by the ocean itself and not an actual concrete tank.
If the plan was implemented, Lolita (also known as Tokitae or Toki) might still be alive today. In the wild, killer whales are social animals who bond with their family members until death. Lolita who has been alone at Seaquarium in isolation for 40 years, is being released into the wild. Many activists across the country have demanded Lolita's departure from Seaquarium and then release into the wild. They include Ric O'Barry who was a former Flipper trainer, Empty The Tanks, and Orca Network.
Lolita's Training
Our Macaws available for sale are intelligent and playful, bringing joy to your daily life. They are quick to learn and form bonds with their caregivers. They are easy to train and have a an extended life expectancy. This makes them a great choice for families that are new to the world of parrot care. They are adaptable to different living spaces, and can be a an amazing addition to any home.
Lolita San Miguel wanted to continue Joe Pilates' dream that everyone would practice his method. To achieve that goal she created her own teacher training program that is the most comprehensive available in the world today. This program is called Lolita's Legacy(tm). The first step is System I. Then System II builds on the exercises introduced in System I by incorporating exercises on the equipment. It introduces teachers to exercises with the Spine Corrector and Magic Circle. This module comes with a manual, and a DVD featuring Lolita teaching you the System.
After completing Lolita's Teacher Training Program You will be able to teach The Pilates Method anywhere on the globe! This program will help you perform your job professionally, safely and effectively with clients. You will gain a thorough understanding of the various exercises and how they interact. You will be able apply this knowledge to any body part to help your clients to feel confident, strong and safe. Lolita's Legacy produces open-minded teachers who are knowledgeable of the Pilates Method and outstanding teaching skills. They also possess a passion for this remarkable exercise program that Joseph Pilates invented. After completing the four Systems, assignments and hours of course you will receive a comprehensive educational certificate from Lolita's Legacy which was signed by Lolita San Miguel.
Lolita's Diet
A healthy diet is important for the health of a blue and gold macaw. These beautiful birds need high-quality food, as well as plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. A well-fed macaw in captivity could live up to 60 years old. In addition, this majestic bird requires plenty of room to fly and exercise.
A blue and gold macaw can be a charming friend that is also quite smart. They are known to quickly learn new words and tricks and they are extremely adaptable. This bird is a fantastic choice for those who are just beginning their journey into avian friendship.
In addition, this bird requires plenty of interaction and bonds with her human family members easily. Blue and gold macaws are known to have loud screams, including "flock call" as part of their natural behavior. They can also chew and squabble at times, especially when they are bored or frustrated. This kind of behavior is expected of potential pet owners.
The Miami Seaquarium has released a series of updates on Lolita blue & gold macaw's health and status however, there are still questions. Akromas and others who have been trained or supervised Lolita's health in the past are concerned about her diet. The most recent update on the Friends of Lolita website states that she eats about 115 pounds of salmon, capelin, herring and squid daily.
The Miami Seaquarium has been criticized for the quality of the food they provide their killer whales, specifically Lolita. The 57-year-old orca was removed from Puget Sound, Washington, in 1970. Although the species is in danger, she lives in a tank that some believe is too small.
Lolita's Health
While her beauty is undeniable, Lolita's health continues to get worse. She has been a source of concern for animal welfare groups that would like to see her returned into the wild. Lolita who has been living at the Miami Seaquarium in Miami since 1970 and has been a major tourist attraction for a long time. She has been fighting persistent illnesses and an infection that has left her in a fragile state.
The Dolphin Company, which now is the owner of the Miami Seaquarium and is owned by the Dolphin Company has not provided any information regarding the condition of Lolita. However, the non-profit organization Friends of Toki has provided monthly updates on her health and well-being on their website. These updates show that Toki is aging quickly and that her health has declined.
Since her captor doesn't have to divulge this information, it's not clear what specific health issue the orca is suffering from. However, a repository of necropsies from Sea World that was created by the Orca Project shows that kidney disease is a major factor in the death of orcas kept in captivity.
Despite the continuing health concerns of Lolita Many people are hopeful that she could be closer than ever before to a wild life. The new owner of Seaquarium has made it clear that he will work to relocate the whale out of her tank into her home waters in the Pacific.
After years of public pressure from PETA and others and the Miami Seaquarium has finally released Lolita to a sanctuary on the ocean and she will be able to swim deep in the water and perhaps be reconnect with her orca mother. The plans were not enough to save the beloved whale who passed away on Friday due to what was believed to be a kidney issue.