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Category: Marine Parks

Three captive orcas at Marineland France
Victory! Europe’s Largest Marine Animal Prison Is Closing Down

Europe’s largest marine animal prison is closing. What does it mean for the industry and where will its residents go now?

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keto, an orca at Loro Parque who recently passed away
A Prisoner Since Birth: Keto the Orca Dies at Loro Parque

Don’t let Keto the orca’s death be another number on the long list of animals who have died at cruel marine parks—learn his story, then take action.

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Web alternative ad featuring Bruna Griphao in a bathtub. Text reads could you live in a bathtub for decades?
Bruna Griphao: Dolphins Belong in the Ocean—Not in Bathtub Tanks

Bruna Griphao teamed up with PETA Latino for an eye-opening ad about how dolphins used for entertainment really live.

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sharks at seaworld
SeaWorld’s ‘Shark Experience’ Not So ‘Ultimate’ for Abused Sharks

SeaWorld should be ashamed of its shark encounters, but it continues to push them in the name of “conservation.” Learn why you should never support SeaWorld.

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Nikki Glaser next to dolphin swimming in ocean
Nikki Glaser Makes SeaWorld the Punchline at Its Own Annual Meeting

Comedian Nikki Glaser is taking her wit to SeaWorld’s annual meeting to demand an end to the company’s cruel breeding practices.

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PETA Protest at The Miami Seaquarium Features Dolphin Mascot
Hot off the Press: Damning E-Mails Released Concerning Hellhole Miami Seaquarium

Just-released records showing e-mails between the Miami Seaquarium’s veterinary staff and management reveal serious concerns.

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corky family of northern resident orcas in the ocean
Corky Is the Last Northern Resident Orca in Captivity—It’s Time for SeaWorld to Return Her to Her Home Waters

For more than 30 years, Corky—the last Northern Resident orca in captivity—has languished in a tiny tank at SeaWorld. Tell the ABUSEment park to send her home!

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expedia stops selling seaworld and swim with dolphin tickets
Victory! Jet2holidays Gives Marine Animals a Break With This Compassionate Move

After a massive PETA U.K. campaign, Jet2holidays ended ticket sales to certain abusement parks. Find out how dolphins, whales, and other animals will benefit.

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Christopher von Uckermann standing in a plastic dome
On SeaWorld’s 60th Anniversary, Christopher von Uckermann Shares a Personal Plea

Ahead of SeaWorld’s 60th anniversary, Christopher von Uckermann shares a heartfelt plea for Corky the orca’s freedom.

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PETA Protest at The Miami Seaquarium Features Dolphin Mascot
Miami-Dade County Files Lawsuit to Compel the Seedy Seaquarium to Ship Out

The Miami Seaquarium leaves a legacy of agony and anguish: Over 100 dolphins and two orcas lived and died there in misery. Now, no other animal will share their fate.

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Corky in small concrete container with employee walking by
4 Gifts Corky Hasn’t Had for 54 Christmases

Corky has missed 54 Christmases with family while being held captive in tiny marine park tanks. These 4 presents would mean the world to her.

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dolphin mascot holding sign "free me" at miami seaquarium
Hot off the Press: Damning E-Mails Released Concerning Hellhole Miami Seaquarium

Animals were denied routine veterinary care for months because the Miami Seaquarium employed only one veterinarian, and now it seems it won’t even have that.

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Lolita tombstone with flowers at Miami Seaquarium, text reads "RIP Lolita, Shut down Miami Seaquarium", which is also a sad symbol for the results of Lolita the orca''s necropsy
Lolita’s Necropsy Report Released—Now Corky Must Be Released Into a Seaside Sanctuary

Lolita the orca’s necropsy report has been released, revealing multiple chronic conditions that led to her death. Learn why PETA’s making waves about it.

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PETA protests for Corky's freedom with Christopher von Uckermann
Corky’s Cause: Christopher von Uckermann Joins PETA to Call For Corky’s Freedom

Christopher von Uckermann joined PETA for a powerful demonstration calling for Corky’s release to a seaside sanctuary.

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Lolita at Miami Seaquarium
Lolita’s Suffering Is Over

Let’s all honor Lolita by refusing to buy a ticket to any marine theme park and to continue to call for the development of coastal sanctuaries.

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“Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. We never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. For whatever reason, you are now asking the question: Why should animals have rights?”

— Ingrid E. Newkirk, PETA President and co-author of Animalkind

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