News Lou the manatee and three dolphins being relocated from EPCOT

[celluloid]

Rescued dolphins are a separate matter. The vast majority of animals in captivity (including dolphins) aren’t rescues. The days of dolphins and whales being captured and bred purely for human entertainment are thankfully numbered—and the industry itself has acknowledged as much.

Yep. Now it is for inspiration and conservation as a focus that were not well known before. But your grandkids(or someone their age) will have the opportunity to see these creatures in similar locations.

 

[LittleBuford]

But your grandkids(or someone their age) will have the opportunity to see these creatures in similar locations.

I hope not, and I very much doubt it.

 

[celluloid]

No-one is suggesting they should be released into the wild; that would be impossible. The sanctuary isn’t meant as a prototype for future forms of captivity; it’s essentially a retirement home for a final generation of captive dolphins. Even SeaWorld announced in 2016 that the current generation of orcas in their parks would be their last. When the industry itself has acknowledged its own obsolescence, there isn’t much room for debate.

There are many things not true about this. There will be MMPA rescues and needs at many other facilities. Thankfully, the Dolphins in Captivity have provided great help to rescue the ones in need.

 

[celluloid]

I hope not, and I very much doubt it.

Why? What's wrong with seeing Dolphin's rescued /in rehabilitation sanctuary if the money of admission helps support the care, education and rescues?

 

[LittleBuford]

Why? What's wrong with seeing Dolphin's rescued /in rehabilitation sanctuary if the money of admission helps support the care, education and rescues?

I may have misunderstood what you meant by “similar locations”. I obviously have no issue with true sanctuaries. And if they can be visited without causing distress to the animals, I have no problem with that either.

 

[larryz]

Lowry, Cincinatti or Sea World Orlando.

 

[celluloid]

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Great station, but legit the Cinci Zoo manatee rehab center program is impressive.

 

[ChrisFL]

Time for robot dolphins. I'm pretty sure the Living Seas had one briefly as well but can't find pics/video right now

 

[Eric Graham]

Thought I would post this as an addition to the current article...Hope this helps!

Changes Now Underway at The Seas Pavilion in EPCOT with the Departure of Lou the Manatee

The fan-favorite Lou the manatee has left EPCOT as part of statewide changes to manatee rehabilitation - we take a look at the changes

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[TrainsOfDisney]

Was Lou considered too big for the space? I’m not sure if manatees bond but it seems like after so many years it’s sad that Lou and Joe are separated. :-/

 

[jeanericuser001]

Time for robot dolphins. I'm pretty sure the Living Seas had one briefly as well but can't find pics/video right now

This reminds me of an episode from star trek the next generation.