SeaWorld decides to stop killer whale breeding program
by Amber Jamieson in New York from Environment | The Guardian on (#17CYG)
Animal rights activists welcomed announcement, which would be effective immediately, after years of criticism over theme park's treatment of captive orcas
SeaWorld will stop breeding orca whales in captivity, the company announced on Thursday, a move applauded by animal rights activists who have been calling for an end to the public exhibition of the animals altogether for years.
"By making this the last generation of orcas in our care and reimagining how guests will experience these beautiful animals, we are fulfilling our mission of providing visitors to our parks with experiences that matter," said Joel Manby, president and CEO of SeaWorld Entertainment Inc.
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