Orca Sanctuary

Building a hatchery supported floating sanctuary at sea. Aboard a retired ferry!

lighted cruiseship on sea taken during golden hour
lighted cruiseship on sea taken during golden hour
The Goal is clear:

  • Preserve the remaining orca population in Washington State.

  • Offer retirement and rehabilitation areas for human dependent animals

  • Create a place of refuge and purpose for all

  • Use our position for the greater good of the community

A serene ocean scene with the dorsal fin of an orca breaking the calm surface of the water. Snow-capped mountains and misty clouds form the distant background, creating a tranquil and mysterious atmosphere.
A serene ocean scene with the dorsal fin of an orca breaking the calm surface of the water. Snow-capped mountains and misty clouds form the distant background, creating a tranquil and mysterious atmosphere.
Homecoming Project

Bringing working orcas back to their new Salish waters home. here in our sanctuary preserve.

Help

Sanctuary Location

Our sanctuary is still in progress. We are hopeful in our request to use a decommissioned wa state ferry currently abandoned. It will serve as our headquarters somewhere in the Salish sea. Stay tuned for updates.

proposed location

Cherry Point, Ferndale, WA

Hours

9 AM - 5 PM

Sanctuary

A safe haven for orcas and education for all.

A vast ocean with gentle waves under a twilight sky. An orca's dorsal fin is visible above the water's surface in the foreground. In the background, a large ship sails across the horizon.
A vast ocean with gentle waves under a twilight sky. An orca's dorsal fin is visible above the water's surface in the foreground. In the background, a large ship sails across the horizon.
In a dimly lit aquarium setting, a group of silhouetted people stand in front of a large underwater viewing window, observing a beluga whale swimming gracefully in the illuminated tank. The deep blue of the tank contrasts with the dark silhouettes, creating a serene and captivating atmosphere.
In a dimly lit aquarium setting, a group of silhouetted people stand in front of a large underwater viewing window, observing a beluga whale swimming gracefully in the illuminated tank. The deep blue of the tank contrasts with the dark silhouettes, creating a serene and captivating atmosphere.
A prominently displayed SeaWorld San Diego sign with a circular logo. The background is a mix of blue and green hues, and the sign reads 'Thank You For Your Support' with an emphasis on saving animals. Colorful flags in blue, orange, and green are flying in the background.
A prominently displayed SeaWorld San Diego sign with a circular logo. The background is a mix of blue and green hues, and the sign reads 'Thank You For Your Support' with an emphasis on saving animals. Colorful flags in blue, orange, and green are flying in the background.
A large topiary sculpture designed in the shape of an orca whale is the central focus, surrounded by well-manicured bushes and a ground covering of small purple-blue flowers. The setting is an outdoor park with a bench on the left and various trees in the background, against a cloudy sky.
A large topiary sculpture designed in the shape of an orca whale is the central focus, surrounded by well-manicured bushes and a ground covering of small purple-blue flowers. The setting is an outdoor park with a bench on the left and various trees in the background, against a cloudy sky.
Sanctuary

Building a sanctuary for orcas and education.

Advocacy

Rescue

info@orcaembassy.org

360-224-3072

toni@orcaembassy.org

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