@MiamiDadeParks @peta We also asked about USDA’s documentation re: appearance of black mold growth in the penguin enclosure. You can view what Local 10 News photojournalist Jasmine Roby shot with her cell phone last week here: youtu.be/bvuXRXHI3bs?si… “We are in the period to correct.” - Eduardo Albor
@MiamiDadeParks @peta We also asked about USDA’s documentation re: appearance of black mold growth in the penguin enclosure. You can view what Local 10 News photojournalist Jasmine Roby shot with her cell phone last week here: youtu.be/bvuXRXHI3bs?si… “We are in the period to correct.” - Eduardo Albor https://t.co/P1aMX0oPIj
@MiamiDadeParks @peta #DigitalDeepDive: Edwin Gonzalez, Dolphin Company U.S. Parks Executive Director, says they inherited an already aging facility and that the kind of robust capital improvements the facility needs takes time. Adding have upgraded “back end” systems like pump/water filtration.
@MiamiDadeParks @peta #DigitalDeepDive: Edwin Gonzalez, Dolphin Company U.S. Parks Executive Director, says they inherited an already aging facility and that the kind of robust capital improvements the facility needs takes time. Adding have upgraded “back end” systems like pump/water filtration. https://t.co/OkBmY3ioqK
@MiamiDadeParks @peta #DigitalDeepDive: “It’s not the place we visited as children and not the place we want our children to visit.” -Raquel Regalado, Miami-Dade County Commissioner FULL REMARKS: facebook.com/WPLGLocal10/vi… Background ▶️: youtube.com/watch?v=fJo6fC… ✍️: local10.com/news/local/202…
@MiamiDadeParks @peta #DigitalDeepDive: “This decision did not come lightly but the situation at the Seaquarium is dire.” -Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava FULL REMARKS: facebook.com/WPLGLocal10/vi… Background ▶️: youtube.com/watch?v=fJo6fC… ✍️: local10.com/news/local/202…
@MiamiDadeParks @peta #Seaquarium USDA 03/05 report—penguin building & “indoor enclosure are still not in good repair…facility failed to use appropriate methods to control disease…Monty, a blue and gold macaw was confirmed positive for Pacheco’s disease…a highly infectious and deadly bird disease.”
@MiamiDadeParks @peta Miami Seaquarium letter to Miami-Dade County COO Jimmy Morales dated April 4, 2024: “we are actively undertaking corrective actions to ensure full compliance with all terms of our lease.” Background: local10.com/news/local/202…
@MiamiDadeParks @peta In a letter Thursday to the Dolphin Company Miami-Dade COO Jimmy Morales states: “The circumstances indicate an ongoing pattern of the Lessee's failure and refusal to maintain the Seaquarium's premises and animals in a safe conditions…”
@MiamiDadeParks @peta In a letter Thursday to the Dolphin Company Miami-Dade COO Jimmy Morales states: “The circumstances indicate an ongoing pattern of the Lessee's failure and refusal to maintain the Seaquarium's premises and animals in a safe conditions…” https://t.co/31mD4z8IXf
@MiamiDadeParks @peta #ICYMI On Friday interviewed Flipper’s Seaquarium trainer who went “From Dolphin Trainer, To Dolphin Defender” who is hosting a noon demonstration today outside the Seaquarium—in part he said to commend Miami-Dade County’s lease termination decision. local10.com/news/local/202…
@MiamiDadeParks @peta On Friday also spoke with Jimmy Morales, Miami-Dade County COO, who said Seaquarium operator The Dolphin Company has until April 21 to vacate “voluntarily and if on that date they are still occupying the premises then we will commence an eviction process.” local10.com/news/local/202…
@MiamiDadeParks @peta Plus, Edwin Gonzalez of the Dolphin Company showcased some of their capital improvement projects Friday and said “we are doing everything possible to meet with the county and we are going to fight to stay because we love this place, we love the animals.” local10.com/news/local/202…
@MiamiDadeParks @peta #LatePayments April 16 Miami-Dade County to Miami Seaquarium Notice of Non-Compliance: “According to our records, as of this writing, the Seaquarium is in arrears to the County in the minimum amount of $87,916.66, representing the past due March 2024 base #rent payment.”
@MiamiDadeParks @peta #LatePayments April 16 Miami-Dade County to Miami Seaquarium Notice of Non-Compliance: “According to our records, as of this writing, the Seaquarium is in arrears to the County in the minimum amount of $87,916.66, representing the past due March 2024 base #rent payment.” https://t.co/6J9pkZzgB0
@MiamiDadeParks @peta 🔔 NEW: “The Dolphin Company…has today announced the filing of a Federal lawsuit against Miami-Dade County. This action, undertaken by MS Leisure Company, a subsidiary of The Dolphin Company, underscores our unwavering commitment…”
@MiamiDadeParks @peta 🔔 NEW: “The Dolphin Company…has today announced the filing of a Federal lawsuit against Miami-Dade County. This action, undertaken by MS Leisure Company, a subsidiary of The Dolphin Company, underscores our unwavering commitment…” https://t.co/vLRpxjylun