More rescued beluga whales arrive in Texas as relocation effort continues
Summary
Seven female beluga whales were moved to SeaWorld San Antonio as part of a rescue effort from a closed Canadian park called Marineland. The whales are now being cared for in a new habitat where their health and behavior are closely watched.Key Facts
- Seven female belugas named Xena, Gemini, Skyla, Meeka, Eve, Neva, and Calypso arrived at SeaWorld San Antonio.
- This is the largest group of belugas ever relocated in the United States.
- The whales were transported using special water-filled containers on trucks and a cargo plane.
- Two male belugas, Frankie and Bertie Botts, were moved to SeaWorld last month and are adjusting to their new home.
- Marineland in Canada closed in 2024 and no longer has resources to care for the whales.
- Canadian officials approved the relocations to ensure whales get medical care not available in Canada.
- Seventeen belugas remain at Marineland, with plans to move them to aquariums in Georgia, Chicago, San Diego, and Spain.
- The new habitat at SeaWorld is private and not open to the public while the whales adapt.
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