Marineland of Canada
Theme park in Niagara Falls, Ontario / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Marineland (official name Marineland of Canada Inc.), is a themed zoo and amusement park in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. The park has performing marine animal shows, exhibits of marine and land animals, and amusement rides. It keeps dolphins, sea lions, and beluga whales. Until 2023, the park also kept walruses and orcas.[1] The park also keeps bears, deer, and other land animals. It was founded and operated by John Holer, a Slovenian immigrant, from 1961 until his death in 2018. It is privately owned and operated by his family.
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Location | 7657 Portage Road Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2E 6X8 |
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Coordinates | 43°03′56″N 79°04′21″W |
Status | Operating |
Opened | 1961; 63 years ago |
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Slogan | Underwater Fantasy at Marineland! |
Operating season | May–October |
Attractions | |
Total | 15 |
Roller coasters | 2 |
Website | Official site |
The park's keeping of marine mammals is controversial, and the park is involved in several lawsuits related to the practice. The keeping of the sea mammals is opposed by animal rights activists, and Marineland has been the site of numerous animal rights demonstrations.