World Animal Protection Canada

Facts to remember: Cows have their own best friends. Cows can be friends with humans. Every cow has their own personality. Some lean in for touch, others feel love from a little space. Cows seek comfort, connection and companionship, just like we do :)

🚨Major update: The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada has endorsed a plan to send the remaining Marineland whales to Oceanogràfic València in Spain or one of four U.S. locations: Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and two SeaWorld facilities in San Diego, Calif. and San Antonio, Texas.

We are relieved to know that the whales will no longer be subjected to a standing and persistent threat of euthanasia by Marineland. As these animals are relocated, we urge the receiving facilities in the United States and/or Spain to uphold the spirit of Canadian law by not breeding and refraining from using them in performances or other forms of entertainment. We hope the federal government will equally support this request when issuing the permits. These animals deserve to have their welfare prioritized and live the remainder of their lives focused on their well-being.

The Marineland situation is the result of decades of inadequate oversight and weak protections for captive wild animals. It must serve as a catalyst for meaningful change. The Ontario government now has an opportunity and responsibility to strengthen protections for wild animals in captivity and prevent a similar crisis from occurring again.

Ontario continues to lag other Canadian provinces when it comes to regulating captive wildlife. For decades, facilities such as Marineland have operated in a regulatory environment lacking robust licensing requirements, comprehensive animal welfare standards, meaningful oversight mechanisms and strong accountability measures.

The tragedy of Marineland has been decades in the making, and now it’s up to the Ontario government to close the longstanding legal gap to ensure a crisis like this can never happen again. World Animal Protection has been in conversation with the provincial government about policy changes that will address this issue, and we hope they will continue to engage with us proactively and with the intention to act. 🐋

Today is World Parrot Day. 🦜 Did you know that one of their greatest threats is the pet trade? 💔

Many captive parrots develop behavioural issues like feather plucking or self-mutilation due to stress and boredom. Their long lifespans often mean they outlive their owners, leading to abandonment or repeated rehoming. The pet trade fuels both illegal trafficking and the decline of wild parrots, making it one of the biggest threats to their survival.

An undercover investigation by our US office and Strategies for Ethical and Environmental Development (SEED) shows just how much suffering can occur in the pet trade and exposes the appalling conditions at US bird mills.

Click to read the full blog: https://worldanimalprotection.ca/blogs/undercover-investigation-parrots/?ea.tracking.id=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=26-adv&utm_content=parrot_may_31_2026