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Marineland Antibes Closes: Orcas Face Uncertain Future

1/6/2025

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Marineland Antibes, a beloved marine park in France, has closed its doors forever following a 2021 law that outlawed marine mammal shows. The fate of its last two orcas, Wikie and Keijo, hangs in the balance as activists rally against relocating them to subpar facilities, urging for a compassionate sanctuary in Nova Scotia instead.

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Marineland Antibes, a beloved marine park in France, has closed its doors forever following a 2021 law that outlawed marine mammal shows. The fate of its last two orcas, Wikie and Keijo, hangs in the balance as activists rally against relocating them to subpar facilities, urging for a compassionate sanctuary in Nova Scotia instead.