Keeping large aquatic mammals in captivity for entertainment is slowly becoming a thing of the past in Canada after the House of Commons passed Bill S-203, also known as ‘Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act,’ last month. Continue reading
Canada’s new ban on whales and dolphins in captivity will not apply to the more than 50 cetaceans at Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont. Continue reading
The bill grandfathers in those that are already being held at two facilities in the country. Continue reading
“Apollo was in the care of marine mammal staff and veterinarians when he collapsed due to a sudden and unexpected heart attack,” the park said in a statement. Continue reading
The amusement park and zoo allege a father and son caused the deer to stampede at its opening day on Saturday, which led to the deaths of two animals. Continue reading
Marineland claims that the pair caused a stampede at the park on opening day on Saturday, and took off when staff tried to calm the animals. Continue reading
The aquarium helps operate the Spanish marine park where the belugas are headed, which doesn’t sit right with activists. Continue reading
Fisheries and Oceans Canada said it has approved permits for Marineland to move two belugas from the Niagara Falls, Ont., facility to Oceanografic in Valencia, Spain. Continue reading
Niagara police have identified human remains found near Marineland last week as those of a missing woman. Continue reading
Niagara Regional Police are investigating after human remains were found in a small wooded area near Marineland. Continue reading