What will happen to Marineland's deer and elk?

An animal rights group is worried that deer and elk from Marineland might be killed.

The future of deer and elk at Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ontario, is not clear. An animal rights group thinks some of these animals might be sent to slaughterhouses.

Animal Justice wants the government to help the deer and elk at the old theme park. The park used to have shows with whales, dolphins, and other animals.

Kaitlyn Mitchell from Animal Justice says the situation is very bad.

Mitchell said the deer and elk have lived at Marineland their whole lives. They were used for entertainment, but now no one is taking care of them.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency gave permits to move the deer and elk. But they won't say where the animals are going.

The agency says it's up to Marineland to share that information.

This month, it was reported that Ottawa has a plan to help the whales at Marineland. The park closed in 2024.

Canada has a plan to move the beluga whales to Spain.

Animal Justice thinks there might be hundreds of deer and elk at Marineland. Some might have already been moved.

The park was quiet when visited, with no deer or elk seen.

CBC News asked Marineland about the deer and elk but got no answer.

Marineland said the deer and elk are owned by someone else and they are responsible for them.

Marineland said the animals get regular veterinary care and are looked after.

Marineland didn't say how many deer there are or where they are going.

Two people said the owner of the deer and elk is Mike Hart.

Hart didn't want to talk about the deer and elk.

Animal Justice asked the government to check on the deer and elk.

A lawyer from Animal Justice said the government has the power to take the animals and find them new homes.

CBC News asked the government about the deer and elk.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said they gave permits to move the animals.

The agency said they care about animal welfare.

But they won't say where the animals are going.

CBC News asked again about the number of deer and elk and if any are going to be killed.

The agency didn't give the number of animals or say if any are going to be killed.

The beluga whales at Marineland are closer to getting new homes.

A lawyer from the government said it's the responsibility of the people moving the animals to make sure they are healthy.

The government is watching the situation and will take action if needed.

The Ministry of the Solicitor General said they have checked on Marineland many times.

They said questions about moving animals should be asked to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

They also said questions about the deer and elk should be asked to Marineland.

A woman named Carole Lyne was offered deer from Marineland but then told they were under someone else's control.

Lyne tried to get some of the deer but it didn't work out.

Another man, Richard Lafleur, is working to get 50 of the deer for his wildlife park.

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