Gulf World Marine Park: Florida Opens Criminal Investigation Into Dolphin Deaths

Gulf World Marine Park: Florida opens criminal investigation into dolphin deaths

Several dolphins have reportedly died over the span of five months at a Florida marine park and aquarium, prompting several investigations, including a statewide criminal investigation, according to officials and media reports.

Uthmeier Opens Investigation into Florida Marine Park After Fifth Dolphin Death

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Thursday the opening of a criminal investigation into Gulf World Marine Park after the suspicious death of a fifth dolphin at the park. "Today, my office opened a statewide criminal investigation into Gulf World Marine Park in Panama City Beach and its Mexico-based parent company, The Dolphin Company," Uthmeier said. The shocking string of incidents has also caught the attention of Sen. Jay Tr…

Fifth Dolphin Death Triggers Statewide Outcry at Controversial Florida Theme Park : Disney Fanatic

A fifth dolphin has died at a Florida marine park already under intense scrutiny, reigniting a fierce debate over the future of Gulf World Marine Park in Panama City Beach. The facility, owned by The Dolphin Company through its Dolphin Discovery brand, has faced mounting backlash from animal rights groups, lawmakers, and the public. The death marks the fifth since October 2024, an alarming statistic that critics say points to systemic issues at …

"Disturbing and Unacceptable" Death Toll Mounts at Controversial Florida Theme Park

A fifth dolphin has died at a Florida marine park plagued by controversy, intensifying calls for its shutdown and sparking new government intervention. The global conversation around marine mammal captivity changed forever in 2013. That year, Blackfish premiered, placing SeaWorld—and its treatment of orcas—under an international microscope. The fallout was swift: declining ticket sales, canceled partnerships, and the eventual phasing out of Sea…