Ontario's Marineland found guilty under animal cruelty laws for black bear care, faces fines up to $100,000 and $250,000.

Ontario's Marineland tourist attraction has been found guilty under the province's animal cruelty laws for its care of three young black bears. The park failed to comply with three orders issued by Animal Welfare Services, which required increased enclosure size and proper water sources. Marineland faces fines of up to $100,000 for the first count and $250,000 for the two subsequent counts. This marks the first time Marineland has been convicted under animal cruelty laws, leading to calls for further action against the tourist attraction and similar facilities.

March 07, 2024
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