The orche Wikie And Keijo they are still there, abandoned and suffering, in Marinelandafter the ban on the Spanish government to transfer them. The situation has been stalled since April and the animals are abandoned and suffering. A sanctuary had offered to host them, but the authorization did not arrive. What will happen?
The absurd story
The closure of Marineland
The Marinelandthe largest park in Europe, closed its doors officially on January 5, 2025. The structure had often been at the center of disputes and under accusation For the living conditions of animals in captivity, also due to the death of two orche.
The decision is linked to the French law of 2021 which prohibits the shows with cetaceansa legislation that will enter into force from 2026, and which further limits the possibility of keeping orche and dolphins in captivity. The park, one of the main of Europe that since 1970 has attracted millions of visitors, has always had a significant impact on the region, both economic and culturally.
But, fortunately, the growing sensitivity towards animal rights and concerns concerning their conditions of life in captivity have put the structure under accusation in recent years. And the Death of two orche, Inouk And Moaahad further fed the public debate.
Wikie and Keijo orche orche
But two orche remained, Wiki And Keijoborn inside the park, therefore without ever having lived the joy of freedom and which for this had become one of the symbols of the battle against the exploitation of animals for the purpose of incomprehensible human fun.
Last February, a video resumed the two orche to hit the door of their swimming pool at Marineland, clearly showing their suffering. They could be transferred to Their parque In Spain, but also this structure has actually been repeatedly criticized for the management of cetaceans.
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The ban on the Spanish government
The orcies, in particular, they were intended for them in the Canary Islandswhile the dolphins had to find location in an aquarium of Madrid. But in April the Spanish government forbidden the transfer of the orcas, defining the park not adequate to host them, and the custodians left the French park, leaving the orcies without assistance.
Among other things, the management of the park was also severely criticized Parques Reunidosthe Spanish company that controls Marinelandfor having fired the staff too earlygiven that the law will actually become operational in more than a year.
Meanwhile, the Tanks already showed serious signs of degradation in April structural And the water quality worsens quickly, which is seriously putting Animal health at risk.
The proposal of the sanctuaries
At the end of April, after the decision of the Spanish government, the Whale Sanctuary Project he had reiterated his offer to bring Wikie And Keijo at the sanctuary in New Scotland, proposing his own to all parties willingness to collaborate with the French government, with Marineland Antibes and with any other organization interested in the story, which has objectively exceeded the boundaries of absurdity.
As reported by Whale Sanctuary Projectin a 52 -page ratio al Department for ecological biodiversitythe French inspectorate had declared Regarding the hypothesis:
The solidity of the team and the dossier (who have deposited), the fact that the project has been started several years ago, well before the only question of the future of the orcas in Marineland of Antibes arose, and the medium and long -term projection make it The most credible innovative solution
And after examining all the projects presented, the Inspectorate had concluded:
As regards the orche, (the Inspectorate) believes that only the project of the Sanctuary of New Scotland, supported by the Whale Sanctuary Project, meets the criteria of the (government call for the presentation of events of interest) in terms of technical quality, feasibility in scheduled times and financial sustainabilityeven if the project is of an experimental nature and involves an intrinsic share of risk
Wikie and Keijo
Also Foxa Lion Marino di Steller (scientific name Eumetopias Jubatus Schrebe) left on May 8, it was in the same situation: Pierre Gallegoveterinarian specialized in marine biology and consultant of the One Voice Association, he said:
Fox’s attitude is a classic example of stereotyped behaviorresulting from a deep boredom
The sea lion, male with a weight of almost a ton, had arrived in the park in 2013, sharing his swimming pool with two of his fellow men, Boris And Laskabut for a few months He lived alone, surrounded by the algae accumulated on the ground and by the debris floating on the surfaceslowly swimming in a circle, always following the same path, passive and indifferent to what surrounds him.
The conditions in which it is held are absolutely inadequate, insufficient and cause them intolerable psychological suffering in a 21st century European Institute. The lack of involvement of health personnel and the absence of a fixed veterinarian only amplify my professional concerns
Unacceptable!
For Fox, as for animals still held in Marineland, the state has deliberately forgotten to predict the closure of the park, abandoning the prisoners to their destiny – Thunders OneVoice – We will continue to make their voices heard. Signs our petitions to ask for the closing of the dolphinaries and a sanctuary for Wikie and Keijo
The situation today
At the moment nothing has changed: the orche are still there, desperateand could end up in Japan, still exploited for incomprehensible human fun.
The Delfinario has responsibilities towards the orcies born in captivity in its tanks – continues the association – cannot ignore that they do not enjoy good health, as has witnessed Dr. Ingrid Visser, a biologist specialized in orche, in two services made for One Voice. The state has of responsibility also towards the orcas that were born and have spent their whole life on its territory (…) In Japan, Wikie and Keijo would continue to be exploit cruelly until deathinstead of finally living a real life in a marine sanctuary
Onevoice for this one launched one petition:
We myself support the request for One Voice to the President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, to intercede at Marineland and his mother -in -law, Parques Reunidos, for prevent the sending of French orche in Japan
It is possible to sign here.
Source: Onevoice
