Police investigating complaints that Marineland violated criminal code with whale and dolphin shows

An Ontario police department says it is investigating two complaints against Marineland of Canada over how the facility uses animals in public appearances.

Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) tells CP24 the complaints were filed by members of the public in the fall.

"An investigation has been commenced and is being conducted by detectives of our 2 District Niagara Falls detective office. As the investigation remains ongoing it would not be appropriate to provide further investigative details and potentially jeopardize the investigation,” NRPS spokesperson Cst. Phil Gavin said.

One complaint was made by a lawyer representing Last Chance for Animals (LCA), a U.S-based animal advocacy organization.