Marineland, a popular amusement park nestled by Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada, is now under a magnifying glass as charges surface over its questionable handling of captive black bears. Animal rights activists, who have long been rallying to close the park due to alleged mistreatment of its captive animals, find new fuel for their fight. […]
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Petition: Shut Down Marineland Before Any More Whales Die
We already know that captivity is detrimental to whales, however, leadership at Marineland in Canada has not responded to protest. Over the past two years, more than fifteen beluga whales have died at the park’s facilities, and Marineland has not put a statement or addressed the horrible incidents in any way. In 2019 Marineland documents […]
The Story of Keiko, the First Captive Orca Returned to the Wild
Some critics say Keiko’s release back to the wild was a failure, but many experts disagree. We believe in seeing dolphins in the wild, where they belong, and not in captive environments where they’re unable to live natural lives. Do you remember the film Free Willy? It tells the story of a boy who befriends […]
Marineland Faces Charges Over Illegal Dolphin Shows
Marineland is facing potential charges after an investigation revealed that the theme park was using animals for entertainment without authorization. The park is now facing a fine of up to $200,000. The investigation started after it was suspected that Marineland had violated the Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act. Niagara Regional Police said, […]