SeaQuest LittletonA trashy aquarium in a shopping center south of Denver received a federal award for not having species-friendly enclosures after a wallaby named Ben drowned in the aquarium. This is according to a USDA inspection report obtained by PETA. Ben’s horrific death came from the fact that he was unable to get out of the tank, from which there was no ladder. Sadly, he was not the first animal to die at SeaQuest Littleton, and probably not the last.
Ben’s death is not an isolated incident
This federal quote on Ben’s death is just the latest in a long list of concerns at SeaQuest Littleton. Animals that have previously died or been injured there include:
- Kookaburra (a species of bird) that reportedly drowned in a bowl of water
- A sloth named Flash with burns to his face twice illuminated by a lamp in his aviary
- Five birds that died after being stepped on by a guest in an interactive aviary
In April 2019, after SeaQuest Littleton received numerous reviews, Colorado Parks and Wildlife suspended the zoological park license for two years.
SeaQuest Littleton stood by and let the animals drown, burned, and be kicked to death.
This death trap from Denver is a terrible place for kids because it teaches them to cuddle. arrogance–a human superiority worldview that in part prioritizes cheap human entertainment over other kinds of suffering.
You can join PETA’s efforts to help animals suffering from SeaQuest aquariums across the country:
The best thing you can do to help close all the dilapidated SeaQuest properties is to refuse to buy your ticket. Then, encourage your friends, family, and social media followers to do the same.
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