Fans of Keiko, the beloved star of Free Willy, finally uncover the true story behind his groundbreaking journey as the first and only captive orca to be successfully returned to the wild. Despite being an unlikely candidate for release due to his extended time in captivity, Keiko thrived for more than five years in his natural habitat. During his rehabilitation, he gained over 3,000 pounds, interacted with wild orcas, swam across the North Atlantic, and lived out his days as a middle-aged orca. His story stands as a unique success in the rehabilitation and release of captive orcas. Join Keiko’s Pod in the mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and release other whales and dolphins still held in captivity.