Built for Speed: Our Orca Story | California Academy of Sciences

Through June 9, 2013, we invited the public to come watch scientists and volunteers assemble this orca skeleton, and discover what Academy researchers have learned by studying this fascinating specimen. Watch the video and discover the story of how Orca O319 came to the Academy. Discover the fastest fish and swiftest sailboats above and below water from our exhibit: Built for Speed. - - - The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to exploring, explaining, and sustaining life on Earth. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it’s the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof. Connect with us: • Facebook: • Twitter: • Instagram: • Snapchat: • Tumblr: