Sivuqaq (walrus)

This article is about the walrus. For the city, see Gambell, Alaska.

Sivuqaq, also known as Jocko, was a Pacific walrus at the Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, California.^[3] He was the subject of several television and radio programmes,.^[4][5] Some of which focussed on the steps his keepers took to encourage him to mate successfully. He was one of a number of walrus calves brought to Vallejo in 1994; the three others were the females Qiluk, Uquq, and Siku. They were orphaned as the result of hunting near the city of Gambell, Alaska,.^[6] Gambell's name in Yupik, "Sivuqaq", inspired his name. He died in 2015.^[7]

Sivuqaq

Sivuqaq at Vallejo
Other name(s)	Jocko[1]
Species	Walrus
Sex	Male
Born	1994 near Gambell, Alaska
Died	June 28, 2015 Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
Occupation	Zoo attraction
Owner	Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
Weight	2,200 lb (998 kg)[2]

Research

Sivuqaq was the subject of research on the vocalisation,^[8] reproductive habits,^[1] and cognition^[9] of walruses.

Acting career

Sivuqaq appeared as Jocko in the 2004 film 50 First Dates.^[10]