Marineland (official name Marineland of Canada Inc. ), is a theme park and zoo for marine and terrestrial animals, in the city of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Opened in 1961, the park features a roller coaster and up three towers, along with marine shows and exhibits of dolphins, walruses, sea lions, orca, and beluga whales. This park also stores bears, deer, and other land animals. The retention of a controversial marine mammal park and the park is involved in several lawsuits over the practice.
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The park was founded by John Holer, a Slovenian immigrant who had worked for a circus in Europe before coming to Canada in the late 1950s. Holer had fled from Yugoslavia and moved to Switzerland. He developed his interest in working with animals and joined the traveling circus in Europe and North America. A circus visit to the Niagara area inspired him to organize an animal attraction, and he immigrated to Niagara. With a colleague, he buys part of Harry Oakes estate and builds attractions on the site, performs several buildings and fixes himself.
The park was opened in 1961 as "Marine Wonderland and Animal Farm". Holer welds two large steel tanks together and brings three sea lions and charges a quarter to enter and another to feed the animals. This attraction also features an underwater show featuring two female swimmers.
In 1963, a trained sea lion "Jeff" escaped from Marine Wonderland and made it to the Niagara River and crossed the waterfall. Holer offers a prize CA $ 50 and arranges a helicopter search. The seal was recaptured by Holer a few days later at Queenston, where he was found sunbathing himself with teenager Tommy Haines, who was rewarded.
In 1964, Holer added two dolphins, along with several other animals and his appeal known as "Marineland And Game Farm". In 1966, the 2,000-seat "aquatheater" was supplemented by an aquarium "cave" and shops. The cave at the new Dome Aquarium contains eight tanks used to display freshwater fish. The park became a popular family attraction and recorded an annual attendance of 250,000 for the 1967 season. In 1968, the park added a crocodile. Neighboring neighbors "Niagara Falls Indian Village" closed after the 1968 season and Marineland bought their property.
In 1971, Marineland added orcas. "Kandu" becomes the main attraction of the park. In 1973, the aquarium bought "Kandy", a 4,000-pound (1,800 kg) female captured on Vancouver Island in 1973 to mate with Kandu, but he died later that year. Kitar lived until 1979 and was replaced by "Nootka", captured and taken to the park in 1981. Nootka lived until 2008. In 1975, the park housed more than 1,000 animals and claimed Niagara Falls's most popular attraction after the waterfall. "
In 1975, Marineland was involved in controversy over other orca arrested on Vancouver Island. The capture of 'Kanduke' by Sealand of the Pacific aquarium in Victoria, British Columbia for purchase by Marineland was blocked by the Government of British Columbia, at the instigation of Greenpeace activists. Claimed as belonging to the BC government, and resources by the Government of Canada, orca was eventually transported to Marineland after it was determined that orcas was a resource under the control of the Canadian government. This incident led to the end of orcas capture in the waters of British Columbia.
In 1976, Marineland announced the expansion of CA $ 50 million on an adjacent 1,000 hectares, to include a 400-acre "safari park" and entertainment center. Construction begins at the stadium and a new swimming pool of 15,000 seats for killer whales. Marineland buys two locomotives for a steam railway. When plans for Canada's Wonderland were announced, Holer decided to further enhance the park expansion plan, adding the world's largest Gothic castle, canal and roller coaster, with a total cost of $ 80 million. Roller coasters "Dragon Mountain" opened in 1983 along with other rides. At a cost of CA $ 9 million, roller coaster opened without CA $ 3 million spontaneous reproduction from America and Horseshoe falls, postponed to future. In 1984, Holer announced a delayed portion of the expansion, citing an 86% increase in city property taxes, and threatened to move facilities across the river to the United States.
In 1982, Marineland bought Keiko, a killer whale from an aquarium in HafnarfjÃÆ'¶rÃÆ' Â ° ur, Iceland. Keiko starts performing for the public and develops skin lesions that indicate poor health. He then sold for $ 350,000 to Reino Aventura (now called Six Flags MÃÆ'Ã… © xico), an amusement park in Mexico City, in 1985. Keiko was a Free Willy movie star in 1993. After that time at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, (early 1996 to the end of 1998) Keiko was returned to a sea pen in Iceland and released to the sea in July 2002. He swam to Norway, eventually settling on the Fynes Taknes in November 2002, where he did not catch fish and little contact with wild Orcas; until his death, Keiko is fed daily by the Keiko Project group. Keiko died of pneumonia in December 2003.
In 1986, an unknown coach was taken to the hospital after he fell from the male killer whale in the park, Kandu 7 and dragged with his feet around the pool during a trick.
In 2001, Marineland added walruses to the marine mammals he kept. The first Walrus is "Sonja", from the Moscow Zoo. It joined "Zeus" and "Apollo" two months later and "Pandora", "Buttercup" and "Buddy" in 2002. Marineland brought "Smooshi" and "Azul" in 2004.
In 2003, Marineland opened a beluga whales exhibit "North Pole". The Beluga Whale was held at Friendship Cove from May 30, 1999, until the opening of Arctic Cove at the end of 2003. Duty returned to the Friendship Bay in December 2008 after the import of eight individuals and has been holding the whale since. In the recent 2014 opening season, several whales were diverted between Arctic Cove and Friendship Cove. In 2004, Marineland opened the three towers of "Sky Screamer".
In 2004, Marineland purchased the Green Oaks Mobile Home Park across the street from the park with plans to relocate the maintenance building to the site. In 2009, Marineland expelled 47 families who were tenants in the park. The tenants appealed to Landlord Ontario and the Tenant Board, lost in their case and ordered from the property in March 2010. One of the tenants committed suicide while another continued against Marineland but had to leave in 2011. Marineland owner John Holer was ordered to pay $ 11,000 each to several tenants for harassment.
Since 2012, the park has been the subject of several alleged bad conditions for its animals by former employees and animal activists have protested outside its gates on several occasions. The park has been examined by the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Animal Cruelty (OSPCA) and Canada Accredited Zoo and Aquarium (CAZA), many times over the years, some leading to commands issued by OSPCA. By 2015, the Ontario Government prohibits breeding practices and keeps the orcas in captivity, while allowing Marineland to defend one orca. Orca Marineland is therefore forced to live in the social isolation of captives, a situation where Marineland himself has voiced displeasure. In November 2016 and January 2017, OSPCA filed 11 charges related to animal cruelty to the park mainly related to land animals and birds. In February 2017, OSPCA checked Marineland again but found no problems of concern at the time. In May 2017, Marineland withdrew from CAZA claiming this was due to expansion-related work going on in the park, but stated that they would re-apply to the CAZA after the work was completed. In August 2017, all charges were withdrawn.
Marineland has repeatedly stated publicly that the allegations are the work of disgruntled former employees, who have worked with activists who are completely opposed to the storage of captive animals and organizations that "seem financially favorable from any downturn in public opinion against the operation of the park ". Marineland has further stated that they are making every effort to ensure the animals in their care are well provided. The park employs a number of people caring for everyday animals, as well as experienced and qualified veterinary staff. Despite being a private facility, Marineland must comply with federal and provincial regulations, and adhere to several animal welfare enforcement agencies, including regular inspections and "snap". Marineland has filed nine lawsuits against activists, former employees and the media, and a further lawsuit against OSPCA.
In 2012, articles published by Toronto Star stated that there was animal mistreatment, resulting in negative publicity. An examination by OSPCA and CAZA, however, found "no problem of concern". The Star reports that OSPCA issued an order to Marineland to improve water conditions for animals in the park, and address specific problems with other animals and meet Marineland.
On November 25, 2016 and later on January 9, 2017, the OSPCA accused Marineland of five counts of animal cruelty, and then six other charges. Both sets of allegations are widely covered by news media. In February 2017, OSPCA examined Marineland and found no area of ​​concern. On August 10, 2017, all charges were dropped because prosecutors did not believe that the Crown could gain confidence, leaving an effect on an uncertain future park.
Marineland is not an accredited member of the Canadian Accredited Zoo and Aquarium (CAZA) or the Zoo and Aquarium Association. The Company "voluntarily and temporarily" resigned from CAZA in May 2017, stating that they expanded the area to animals and "will continue to work with CAZA to ensure that the expansion is successfully aligned with CAZA principles".
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Attractions
Marineland of Canada stores about 4,000 land and sea animals.
Maritime exhibition
Marineland maintains beluga whales, bottle nose dolphins, gray seals, seal harbors, sea lions, walruses, and one orca ('killer whale'). Beluga whales are housed in Arctic Cove, Friendship Cove and King Waldorf Stadium. In August 2017, Marineland had 53 duties.
Kiska is the only orca in Marineland. The 2012 report states that Marineland then sought a companion for their orca. Since then, it appears that Kiska will be the last orca that the park will have. On May 28, 2015, Ontario Legislative Assembly passed the Crime Prevention Act on Animal Values. The action prohibits orcas ownership or breeding in Ontario while allowing Marineland to keep orca. Marineland has declared his refusal to move Kiska. A lawyer acting for a park in 2015 makes the following comment: "He is very old, so it's like taking an 80-year-old or 90-year-old at a parent's home and moving them to an apartment in a New York Village... and it is entirely reasonable, achievable and appropriate to provide for him, with loans from other facilities, age-appropriate companions "but added that the Ontario Act of 2015 does not allow for that.
- Friendship Cove : The exhibit was built for orcas view and now also a duty house. According to Marineland, it is the largest whale habitat in the world to see above the ground and beneath it. Friendship Cove currently holds one orca: Kiska (female, estimated to be 38 years old). There are three swimming pools in Persahabatan Bay. In pond A, there are 12 tasks: Burnaby, Eve, Horus, Jellybean, Orion, Qila, Neva, Mira, Gia, Osiris, Rain, and Tuk. Pool B is the habitat for Kiska and C pool is the medical pool used by Kiska.
- Arctic Cove : What is the main beluga whale exhibit. The exhibit design allows viewing above and below ground. Guests also have the opportunity to nurture and feed the beluga whales at an additional cost. These interaction sessions happen throughout the day. There are three swimming pools in Arctic Cove: two habitat pools and a medical pool. There are 24 whales in pond A: Andre, Kodiak, Tank, Isis and Titan, Skyla and Jetta, Ivy, Acadia and Sahara, Aurora and Kharabali, Frankie, Xavier, Ruby, Yara, Wink, Gemini, Secord and Havok, Lillooet and Nahanni, and Kelowna and Skara. There are 14 whales in pond B: Xena and Calf, Sierra and Calf, Jubilee and Calf, Meeka and Calf, Peekachu and Calf, Caspian and Calf, and Cleo and Calf.
- King Waldorf Stadium : Opened on 1 July 1971, this is the main stadium where the marine animals perform. This show has sea lions, walruses, and bottlenose dolphins. Marineland plans to add a task to the show. There are four habitat pools. In the left side pool there are five dolphins: Tsunami, Echo, Lida, Sonar and Marina. In the right side pool, two Beluga are stored: Charmin and Tofino. In the two backstage areas, there are five California California female lions: Holly, Malibu, Sydney, Maui, and Cleveland. In the backstage area there are four walruses: Buttercup, Apollo, Zeus, and Smooshi.
- Aquarium Dome : This facility, opened in 1966, is now a retirement center for elderly sea lions and seals. It houses six seals harbors: Curry, Poppy, Baby, Squamish, Larry and Rolo; three California sea lions: Pebbles, Coral, Surfer and a gray seal named Delphine.
- Warehouse : This area has a four quadrant pool area, along with a separate pool that is currently used to accommodate dolphins during the winter. Marineland has several animals on display from the King Waldorf Theater. This structure was added in the mid-1970s. There are five California sea lions: Holly, Malibu, Sydney, Maui, Cleveland; four walruses: Apollo, Smooshi, Zeus and Buttercup and five dolphins in winter: Lida, Echo, Tsunami, Sonar, and Marina.
Animal land
Marineland has many animals throughout the park that are not cetacean or pinnipeds. Marineland has brought these animals from his days as a 'game farm'.
- Bear Country: the area featuring the black bear sits below the observation deck, where visitors can throw Corn Pops cereal (originally marshmallows) to them.
- Deer Park: The European Fall Deer is in a fenced area that allows people to move freely. Meals are provided at an additional cost.
- Carp Pond: The area where carp and koi gather around the "deck bridge", allowing easy viewing and feeding for a fee.
- Deer and Buffalo: makes it possible to easily see these creatures graze. Feeding is also available for a fee.
Rides
Marineland operates various rides ranging from rides to children, to rides for adults. The main rides are Dragon Mountain roller coasters and three Sky Screamer tower rides. Dragon Mountain is an Arrow Huss roller coaster that opened as the world's largest (not longest) roller coaster - covering 30 acres (1,300,000 sq ft). It features a tunnel leading to a queue area, having two consecutive vertical turns and a butterfly bow tie. The roller coaster passes through the back of Marineland and may be unfinished. Sky Screamer, climbed three towers, opened in 2004. It is 300 feet (91 m) tall, located on a 150-foot (46 m) hill, making a total journey of 450 feet (140 m). Ascending riders experience 4G, while the rider decreases to -2Gs. This park has fifteen other rides. Children's vans crowded in the area south of the main gate. Another trip, a circular gondola "Top Tower" opened in 2007 but closed in 2011 for necessary repairs. It has not been reopened. The last trip added is the "Ocean Odyssey" rides added in the children's area in 2010.
Controversy
Marineland and its owner John Holer have been involved in many controversies throughout the history of this park. Animal rights activists have been picked up regularly outside the park property for several years and continue to protest.
In 1977, the US Department of Fisheries arrested six bottle nose dolphins illegally caught by John Holer in the Gulf of Mexico.
In 1983, Mayor Niagara Falls Wayne Thomson resigned amid controversy over a holiday given as a gift by a Toronto development company and a land purchase made by his fiancé Bonnie Dickson. Her fiancé bought land in Niagara Falls from a seller who did not want to be sold to Marineland. Seven months later, he sold the plot to Marineland. Holer stated he acted as guardian and was accompanied by Thomson.
In the 1980s, Greenpeace was the first group of activists who expressed concern about keeping the killer whales in captivity. It objected to its principle, although it states that Marineland is one of the better facilities. The level of concern grew in the 1990s. In 1997, a protest was held outside the park by Ric O'Barry, the "Flipper" coach of the television series. Other organizations present at the protest included Friends of the Dolphins, Zoocheck Canada and Earth Island Institute. The protesters alleged that Marineland separated the parent and child killer whale too quickly and four other whales were kept in an unsuitable facility.
In September 2011, SeaWorld won a battle with Marineland over the fate of "Ikaika", the killer whale. Ikaika was originally loaned to Marineland under the terms of breeding loan agreement between the two organizations, but SeaWorld decided to terminate the agreement due to concerns about Ikaika's healthy mental and physical health as conditions worsened in the park. Marineland initially refused to return Ikaika, but was eventually ordered by the High Court of Ontario as well as paying $ 255,000 in compensation to SeaWorld for legal fees.
In May 2012, Phil Demers, the walrus coach "Smooshi," resigned from Marineland. He has been a Marineland employee for 12 years and has been known for his close relationship with Smooshi. Demers publicized his concerns about Marineland and had been prosecuted by Marineland. In the Demers account version, Smooshi was transferred from the Marineland barn to the Aquarium, where Demers said he deteriorated due to problems with water. Smooshi returned to the warehouse but the problem came back. He asked for more walrus trainers, but his request was rejected. By 2012, he has the responsibility to hire and train the employees who are taken, and he chooses to resign. He keeps talking about Marineland. According to Marineland, Demers intends to star in a reality show as a "walrus whisperer" rejected by Marineland, has no management responsibility and is not qualified to comment on the health of marine mammals. Marineland also alleged that Demers took his own drug allocated to marine mammals. Marineland takes legal action against Demers
On August 15, 2012, the Toronto Star publishes the Demers account article, stating that many marine mammals in Marineland live in inhumane conditions and suffer from various diseases caused by problems with water and chronic quality. deficiency. Holer denied the allegations in the report, which were largely based on interviews conducted with former Marineland employees. The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals refused to prosecute, but made changes to the order in the park procedure which was subsequently executed by Marineland.
On September 10, 2012, the Toronto Star publishes an article citing former Marineland supervisor Jim Hammond who alleged that the owner of Marineland, John Holer, had shot one baby baby in his garden through a windpipe with a 12-gauge rifle, letting him choke his blood without dying. Hammond claimed the park owner rejected his request for humane euthanasia.
On December 20, 2012, the Ontario Ministry of the Environment announced an investigation into several animal cemeteries in the park. The ministry had no prior knowledge of the grave, because Marineland did not have permission for such use. After an investigation by the ministry, Marineland was allowed to continue using parts of the site for animal burials.
On 5 March 2013, the Toronto Star published an article citing Hammond and a local resident who alleged that John Holer had shot two Labrador Retrievers who had escaped from a neighbor's house and entered the Marineland property. The article also mentioned that Hammond was told by Holer "to check if there is a collar around their neck and if any, to remove it."
In September 2013, it was reported that Ontario Veterinary College was investigating a number of unspecified veterinarians in Marineland.
Also in 2013, OSPCA investigated the claims of some former Marineland employees who claimed that the health of the animals was threatened by low water quality. OSPCA uses the results of the investigation to make suggestions for the next provincial review of its animal welfare legislation.
In April 2014, the Vancouver Georgia Straight newspaper published an article stating that five ports transferred from the Vancouver Aquarium fell ill in Marineland due to "poor water chemistry". According to the article, one, "Lada" died in 2006 from the conditions while the rest were blind. Marineland filed a CA $ 600,000 suit in July 2014 against The Georgia Straight and the author of the article for defamation and damage. According to Marineland, Pepper does not die as described in the article and others are not blind but in reality generally healthy. It was the eighth suit filed by Marineland since 2012, third against media outlets.
In 2015, the Government of Ontario began to debate about maintaining orcas. Bob Barker urged Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne to order Marineland to surrender to Kiska and other animals. On May 28, 2015, Ontario Legislative Assembly passed the Crime Prevention Act on Animal Values. The move prohibits orcas ownership or breeding in Ontario, but allows Marineland to defend orca.
On May 10, 2016, Marineland filed a lawsuit against filmmaker Zach Affolter to prevent the release of his documentary, Black Water. The park alleges that the film contains footage taken illegally in Marineland, and is a violation of their policies that prevent the use of recording for commercial purposes. Affolter replied by asserting that "Black Water" is intended as an educational, non-commercial film that dives into the moral questions behind keeping cetaceans in captivity. " Marineland sued CA $ 1 million in damages for infringement of his intellectual property rights. Affolter denied the allegations and said he had found Kiska's video on Facebook. Until the lawsuit is resolved, the release of the film is on hold.
Bill S-203
Marineland, along with the Vancouver Aquarium, opposed Bill S-203, a bill of private members of the Canadian Parliament. If graduated, Marineland will not be allowed to continue raising whales and dolphins. The bill will prohibit the storage of cetaceans, their capture and/or sale in Canada.
In September 2017, Canadian Green Party leader Elizabeth May filed a complaint with the Canadian Parliamentary Lobby Commissioner about Marineland's violation of the Canadian Lobbying Act. Marineland has personally lobbied Members of Parliament and Senators without registering with Lobbying Commissioners in an attempt to stop Bill S-203. Marineland's lawyer, Andrew Burns, was listed as a lobbyist in May 2018.
Cost SPCA Ontario
In 2012, the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty received an animal harassment complaint in the park of former employees and issued an order to Marineland about the standard of care they had to attend. At that time, a full investigation was not conducted. However, on November 10, 2016, the agency received a 35 page official complaint - compiled by California-based group Last Chance for Animals - which included photos and videos taken by former Marineland employees whose identities have not been disclosed to the public.. (The Canadian Press obtained copies of complaint files reviewed by some members of the news media, only published citations.) At that time, OSPCA began investigating the possibility of animal torture in the park using its staff and veterinarians.
On November 25, 2016, OSPCA commissioned Marineland with five counts of animal cruelty under Ontario's SPCA Act for their treatment of peacocks, guineafowls, and American black bears at a zoo in the park. The Ontario SPCA alleged that the animals were depressed and did not receive the required standard of care from Marineland. The company denies the allegations.
Marineland also gave a statement to The Canadian Press: "(Last Chance for Animals) is working with ex-employees who are fired for revenge for their dismissal and advancing their radical goals and objectives to close Marineland." The company also posted a comment on their website indicating that they were "attacked by disgruntled former employees who worked with a group of professional activists who raised just under $ 2 million dollars annually to share their distorted view of the facts about people etc. "The post indicates that the company will" vigorously defend against the allegations laid by OSPCA ".
A news article on August 10, 2017 states that the park has initiated a lawsuit against a former employee of Philip Demers, one of those who filed a complaint with OSPCA for $ 1.5 million and that this is only one of nine lawsuits against activist, former employee and the media since 2012. None of the lawsuits has been resolved in court.
Six additional amounts of animal cruelty were laid by OSPCA on January 9, 2017. New charges related to deer, red deer and fallow deer treatments. Deputy head Jennifer Bluhm of OSPCA commented: "While the investigation is ongoing, these are all allegations we expect to put in this case." On previous occasions, Marineland has stated that he will defend against the charges in court. The company's first appearance to invoke the allegations was set for January 26, 2017.
On the same day, Marineland posted another response on its website, critical of OSPCA's handling of investigations and allegations, including the following comment: "We believe OSPCA continues its publicity campaign on the orders of a group of discredited activists with little relevant expertise or knowledge, in an effort to avoid further embarrassment associated with the ongoing investigation of the perceived failure of OSPCA to protect animals led by their same activists now strongly in bed... We will hold OSPCA to the high standards of Ontario's legal system and require them to defend their allegations to the maximum extent possible. "
On August 10, 2017, all charges were withdrawn at the Niagara Falls Provincial Court. The prosecutor stated that there is no possibility of belief and pursuit of things found not for the public interest. The OSPCA checked the park a week later and found no concerns.
In October 2017, Marineland filed a lawsuit against OSPCA, alleging that OSPCA launched its purely inquiry to injure Marineland. "It is motivated by a series of inappropriate goals, including the desire to complete its own policy agenda, to defuse the animal activist community, to please its donors, and to effectively destroy Marineland." Marineland searched for CA $ 21 million in damage. The OSPCA responded publicly that "strongly deny all allegations and will defend itself."
Subsequent appeals by OSPCA state that any loss suffered by Marineland for the indictment "is entirely the result of his own fault and that (Marineland) is the author of his own misfortune."
Beluga whale death
- Dee, a beluga whale imported from Russia, died in August 2000 after a petting session. At that time, news reports indicated that this was the third recent death; in December 1999 another beluga died of liver failure and in March 2000, "Malik", a three-year-old orca, died. This led to two animal rights groups urging the Canadian Government to issue a moratorium on imports of beluga fish.
- Sasha, a beluga whale born in 2008 in Marineland, died about October 10, 2011, a few days before the desert season.
- On May 28, 2012, a nine-month-old beluga, Skoot, born of Skyla, succumbed to his wounds after two hours of being attacked by two grown men in a shared tank. Only an untrained guide was on hand to try to stop the attack and he said it took a long time for the coach to respond. At that moment, the calf is dead. John Holer of Marineland told the news media that the calf was dying of meningitis.
- In May 2013, the aquatic inventory website (Ceta-Base.org) reported that Luna and Charlotte belugas both died and said this was the last of 18 other beluga deaths over the years. The August 2017 report on the site shows an additional death of beluga, some without date, with the most recent (named R1) that occurred on July 30, 2015. Charlotte died of a metabolic disorder; the cause of Luna's death is unknown.
- In August 2017, Gia (who was born in the park) died suddenly. A preliminary report indicates that the cause may be a small bowel bent which results in a fatal blockage. The Ceta-Base site shows that Gia has been born in 2012.
Orca's death
The Toronto Star report in November 2012 states that "Marineland has had 26 killer whales for about three decades, according to... Zoocheck Canada Of these, 16 died in Marineland... Six died in another park after being moved while one died on the way from Marineland to Japan ". The following includes a well documented orca death.
- An unnamed whale died in the park in October 1992 by drowning.
- Junior, an Icelandic wild man, kept in an indoor barn, died in June 1994.
- Kanuck, separated from the mother, Kiska, and stored in the warehouse. Died at the age of 4 in 1998.
- The unnamed pope born in Marineland died in June 1998.
- Malik, a three-year-old orca, died of a weakened immune system in March 2000.
- Nova died in August 2001.
- Algonquin died in August 2002 because of a twisted bowel.
- April died in April 2004.
- Neocia died in August 2004 in Marineland. The 12-year-old whale's death is reported as the fifth in five years in Ontario parks.
- Hudson died in October 2004 with the cause of death being meningitis.
- Kandu, a wild whale from Iceland who has been in the park since the 1980s, died on December 21, 2005.
- Frog/Splash was born in Marineland and transferred to SeaWorld in 1992 for health care. He died in April 2005.
- Nootka 5 died in January 2008 in Marineland. Nootka was taken to Marineland in 1979 after being arrested near Iceland.
- Athena died in the spring of 2009. The cause of death was infection.
- An unnamed whale died while being transferred from Marineland to Japan.
Ads
Marineland's main advertisement came through a series of radio and television commercials with the jingle "Everyone Loves Marineland", sung by Suzie McNeil, who has since requested that the recording be no longer in use. Marineland has also used other slogans for years in his advertising:
- "Come to Marineland" - (1980-1985)
- "Where the Fun Never Stops" - (1986-1988)
- "Happiness is Marineland" - (1987-1991)
- "Everyone Likes Marineland" - (1992-present)
See also
- List of captive Orcas
- Miami Seaquarium
References
External links
- the Marineland website
- Images from the Historic Niagara Digital Collection
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