Close Miami Seaquarium

Close Miami Seaquarium

The Issue

 

 

Opened in 1955 and to this date more than 115 dolphins and whales have died in the facility’s care. 

 

The parks first orca Hugo died of a brain aneurysm due to constantly hitting his head against the concrete walls of his prison. He was a prisoner 10yrs before his death in 1980 

Miami Seaquarium sits on 38 acres of land majority of which is parking lot

Miami Seaquarium is home to the worlds smallest orca tank being only 20 feet at its deepest point. Inhumane considering Orcas can swim up to 35mph and routinely swim thousands of miles. 

https://documents.miamidade.gov/mayor/memos/10.28.22-USDA-Inspection-Report-Findings-Miami-Seaquarium.pdf 

The link above is public record of many reasons why this facility should be closed. 

 

 

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The Issue

 

 

Opened in 1955 and to this date more than 115 dolphins and whales have died in the facility’s care. 

 

The parks first orca Hugo died of a brain aneurysm due to constantly hitting his head against the concrete walls of his prison. He was a prisoner 10yrs before his death in 1980 

Miami Seaquarium sits on 38 acres of land majority of which is parking lot

Miami Seaquarium is home to the worlds smallest orca tank being only 20 feet at its deepest point. Inhumane considering Orcas can swim up to 35mph and routinely swim thousands of miles. 

https://documents.miamidade.gov/mayor/memos/10.28.22-USDA-Inspection-Report-Findings-Miami-Seaquarium.pdf 

The link above is public record of many reasons why this facility should be closed. 

 

 

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Petition created on March 31, 2023