First beluga whales from Marineland arrive in Texas as rescue gets underway
Summary
Two beluga whales arrived safely in Texas after traveling more than 1,500 miles from a closed Canadian theme park. The whales were moved to SeaWorld San Antonio as part of a rescue effort to provide better care.Key Facts
- The beluga whales, named Bertie Bott and Frankie, are now living in a 2-million-gallon saltwater pool at SeaWorld San Antonio.
- The whales were relocated from Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ontario, which closed in 2024.
- Six whales from Marineland are being moved to U.S. aquariums, with two going to SeaWorld San Antonio and four to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.
- The move took nearly two years of international planning and included care by veterinarians during transportation.
- Marineland lacked the resources to care for the whales and warned it might have to euthanize them if relocation or funding was not found.
- The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration approved the whales’ relocation to ensure they get needed medical care.
- More belugas from Marineland will be sent to SeaWorld San Antonio, as well as aquariums in Georgia, San Diego, Chicago, and Spain.
- Caretakers report that the whales are healthy and showing positive behavior in their new environment.
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