Thirty Beluga Whales Relocated Following Theme Park Closure
Thirty beluga whales have been moved to new environments after spending two years at a theme park that had closed down.
Portland, OR, July 21, 2026 —
Thirty beluga whales have been relocated to new environments after residing at a theme park for two years. The theme park ceased operations, prompting the need for the animals’ relocation.
The specific details regarding the timing of the closure and the subsequent move were not provided. Similarly, the names of the theme park and the new facilities where the beluga whales have been transferred were not disclosed.
The number of whales involved in the relocation effort is confirmed at thirty. Their previous residence was at a theme park that had been operational for at least two years prior to its closure, during which time the whales were housed there.
Information concerning the methods used for the relocation, the challenges faced, or the outcomes of the move was not available in the provided summary. The current condition and specific new environments for each of the thirty beluga whales remain unspecified.
Story summarized from the original created by Geoff Herbert on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.
