The Canadian government blocked Marineland's attempt to export the animals to a park in China.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/50739392

A Canadian amusement park is threatening to euthanise 30 beluga whales after the government blocked its request to send them to China.

The park is said to have told ministers that it was in a “critical financial state” and unable to provide adequate care for the whales

  • iegod@lemmy.zip
    61·
    3 days ago

    This mischaracterization of zoos needs to stop. They do important conservation, preservation, and public outreach work.