Marineland fined $85,000 for Ontario animal cruelty violations regarding three black bears' enclosures.

Marineland, a Niagara tourist attraction, faces $85,000 in fines and restitution for violating Ontario's animal cruelty laws regarding the care of three black bears, whose enclosures were small and had inadequate water access. This is the first conviction under animal cruelty laws in Canada for Marineland. The park must pay $15,000 for each bear, a 25% victim surcharge, and $28,000 for the bears' care after they were seized by animal welfare officers.

August 15, 2024
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