For several months, we’ve been part of a group of accredited aquariums working to rescue 30 beluga whales from a closed marine park in Canada.

We officially have government authorization to bring the whales to U.S. aquariums - two of which are headed for Georgia Aquarium. Without this rescue, the whales’ future was unknown. Now, we can care for them and ensure they are given every possible chance to thrive. This is just the beginning. We have a long road ahead as we undertake one of the largest, and most complex, beluga rescues in our history. This will not happen overnight; the wellbeing of these animals is critical and it is too soon to say when they will arrive at their new homes. We’d love for you to be with us as we embark on this journey. We will bring you updates on our channels and on our website in the coming months. This is only possible because of our aquarium colleagues and partners who have been involved from the beginning - collaborations like this are why zoos and aquariums can continuously rescue and care for animals in need.