Miami Seaquarium Closes After 70 Years
The Miami Seaquarium has closed its doors after 70 years of operation, following years of federal scrutiny and public outcry over animal welfare concerns.
Regulators and animal rights groups had repeatedly cited the Seaquarium for poor water quality, unsafe enclosures, and neglect of aging marine mammals. The Department of Agriculture's inspection reports documented injuries, deaths, and violations of the Animal Welfare Act.
The closure comes after the death of resident orca Lolita in 2023, which sparked widespread outrage. The Seaquarium's parent company, Leisure Investments Holdings LLC (The Dolphin Company), filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March.
The facility's future on Virginia Key had been reconsidered by Miami-Dade County due to the numerous concerns and violations.
Plans for redevelopment of the site are pending.
Author's summary: Miami Seaquarium closes due to animal welfare concerns.
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