SeaWorld San Diego Welcomes 3 Beluga Whales Rescued From Closed Canadian Marine Park

Our Chicago: Shedd Aquarium welcomes beluga whales from Canada

This year, the Shedd Aquarium is taking part in an massive rescue effort. The staff is helping to re-home 30 beluga whales from a closed marine park in Canada.

SeaWorld San Diego rescues 3 belugas from closed marine park in Canada

Three male beluga whales named Xavier, Cyprus, and Jasper arrived at SeaWorld San Diego on Saturday following a 2,500-mile rescue mission from a closed Canadian marine park.

Rescued beluga whales from Marineland arrive at SeaWorld San Diego

The move required months of planning with dozens of animal care experts, and was dubbed a rescue because the whales no longer had an aquarium to call home.

SeaWorld San Diego welcomes 3 beluga whales rescued from closed Canadian marine park

Three beluga whales have a new home at SeaWorld San Diego after traveling more than 2,500 miles from Marineland, Canada a marine park that closed in 2024.Xavier, Cyprus and Jasper arrived Saturday morning and are currently adjusting to their new surroundings. Animal care specialists say the whales are showing positive early signs.The trio are pod mates who lived together at Marineland Canada from birth. That social bond is why they made the jour…