US EditionThe Dolphin Company Provides Update on Gulf World Facility
- On May 30, 2025, The Dolphin Company suspended operations at its Gulf World park located in Panama City Beach, Florida, as it investigates the sudden death of Samira, a bottlenose dolphin.
- The closure and bankruptcy were caused by prolonged mismanagement under the former Mexico-based leadership and persistent financial and operational challenges.
- On March 31, 2025, the Company entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy under the supervision of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware, with new fiduciaries appointed to oversee its restructuring.
- The fiduciaries prioritize animal welfare and safety, pursuing remedies to obtain necessary records and coordinating with authorities to relocate marine animals to other Florida parks.
- Gulf World remains closed until further notice as the Company evaluates Samira's passing and continues bankruptcy proceedings to restore proper care and operations.
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The Dolphin Company Provides Update on Gulf World Facility
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla., May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dolphin Company ("the Company"), a global operator of aquatic theme parks, has closed its Gulf World facility in Panama City Beach, Florida until further notice while the Company evaluates the…
The Dolphin Company Provides Update on Gulf World Facility - PressReach
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla., May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Dolphin Company (“the Company”), a global operator of aquatic theme parks, has closed its Gulf World facility in Panama City Beach, Florida until further notice while the Company evaluates the circumstances surrounding the unexpected and unfortunate passing of Samira, a bottlenose dolphin, at Gulf World earlier this week. Due to numerous financial and operational issues, the Company’s newl…
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