Canada's last captive whales set to leave Niagara Falls, Ont., Marineland for U.S. aquariums
Canada's last captive whales are set to leave the country today as the six belugas from Marineland are headed to two aquariums in the United States.
Canada's final captive whales are set to depart their home at Marineland in Niagara Falls on Monday for U.S. aquariums. Six belugas from the Niagara Falls, Ontario attraction will be shipped to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and SeaWorld in San Antonio. This marks the end of an era for the park, as it is up for sale and facing financial difficulties.
Canada banned whale and dolphin captivity in 2019, but extended grandfathered rights to the animals at Marineland. Since the ban, the park has shipped 30 belugas and four dolphins to aquariums in North America, making this the largest collective relocation of captive whales in history. The park has also moved other marine mammals, including bison, penguins, and a dozen bears, to various sanctuaries.
Despite the challenges, the park's future remains uncertain, as a deal to sell its remaining animals to Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in China was blocked by the federal government.
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