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Bankruptcy judge approves Miami Seaquarium lease purchase by developer
A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge in Delaware approved the assumption and assignment of the lease to the now-closed Miami Seaquarium to a Coconut Grove developer on Friday.
‘The Seaquarium stays’: Developer talks ‘2.0′ plans for iconic, but troubled marine park
It’s the end of an era — and the beginning of a new chapter — for the Miami Seaquarium.
Developer selected for Miami Seaquarium; park slated to ‘temporarily’ close in ‘late 2025′
The trustee for the creditors of the bankrupt Miami Seaquarium has selected a developer to transform the site.
Delfín del Miami Seaquarium muere tras enfermedad crónica
Funcionarios del condado de Miami-Dade confirmaron el miércoles que un delfín de 22 años con una enfermedad crónica en el Miami Seaquarium ha muerto.
Miami Seaquarium dolphin Bimini dies after chronic illness
Miami-Dade County officials confirmed Wednesday that a 22-year-old chronically ill dolphin at the Miami Seaquarium has died.
Miami Seaquarium site may be redeveloped, but into what remains unclear
Two developers are looking at plans for the county-owned Miami Seaquarium site as the marine park’s owner deals with bankruptcy proceedings.
Company that owns Miami Seaquarium files for bankruptcy
The Dolphin Company, which owns Miami Seaquarium, has filed for bankruptcy. It's just the latest in a string of legal battles for the embattled South Florida attraction.
Amid bankruptcy reports, Miami Seaquarium owner says company will ‘restructure’ debt
The head of The Dolphin Company, the Mexican parent company of the troubled Miami Seaquarium, stridently denied media reports in the country that it is filing for bankruptcy — but did say it is beginning “a process to restructure its financial liabilities.”
Miami Seaquarium avoids water shutoff, but not another USDA visit
As Local 10 News investigated a tip Friday that federal inspectors showed up at the Miami Seaquarium, the arrival of two county workers revealed yet another problem for the troubled facility.
Miami Seaquarium landlord-tenant dispute heads to mediation after judge denies eviction motion
A high-stakes legal battle between Miami-Dade County and The Dolphin Company, operators of Miami Seaquarium, took a turn Wednesday morning when a civil judge denied the county’s motion for immediate eviction over a late rent payment.
Miami Seaquarium attorney pushes back on county’s eviction suit: ‘Something smells fishy’
One day after Miami-Dade County sued the operators of the Miami Seaquarium seeking its eviction from county-owned property on Virginia Key, an attorney representing the marine park excoriated county officials for trying to force it off the site.
County files suit seeking eviction of Miami Seaquarium owners
A little more than two months after sending a notice to the owners of the troubled Miami Seaquarium, Miami-Dade County filed a lawsuit Tuesday seeking MS Leisure Company’s eviction from the Virginia Key property.
New Miami Seaquarium docs show vet’s testimony of troubled conditions, federal confiscation plan
Documents obtained by Local 10 News on Tuesday reveal a May affidavit from a Zoo Miami veterinarian testifying to “animals in distress” and a host of other issues at the marine park.
In response to eviction notice, Miami Seaquarium files federal lawsuit against Miami-Dade County
The Miami Seaquarium has filed a federal lawsuit against Miami-Dade County.
Amid possible eviction, what will happen to animals at Miami Seaquarium?
With Miami-Dade County issuing the owners of the Miami Seaquarium an eviction letter on Monday, Local 10 News is working to address your questions about what could happen to the animals at the marine park.
County sends eviction notice to Miami Seaquarium owners
One day after a deadline to vacate the Virginia Key property came and went, Miami-Dade County sent an eviction notice to the owners of the Miami Seaquarium on Monday.
Juliet, a manatee that lived at Miami Seaquarium, dies at ZooTampa
Juliet, a manatee that lived at Miami Seaquarium, was found dead on Sunday in Tampa, according to the ZooTampa at Lowry Park.
Miami Seaquarium defies county’s eviction deadline
The Miami Seaquarium filed a federal lawsuit Friday against Miami-Dade County, just two days before a deadline to vacate the Virginia Key property.
Miami Seaquarium offers Local 10 exclusive tour to display ‘investments’ as deadline to vacate nears
For the first time since Miami-Dade County told its tenant — Miami Seaquarium operator The Dolphin Company — that it needs to vacate the Virginia Key site by April 21 amid mounting animal welfare concerns, Local 10 News is getting a look inside.
Miami Seaquarium taking ‘swift action’ to repair facility after county issues lease termination notice
The owners of the Miami Seaquarium claim they have taken steps to improve the facility nearly one month after Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava served them a lease of termination notice.
Miami Seaquarium head veterinarian resigning in latest blow to troubled facility
The head veterinarian at the troubled Miami Seaquarium is resigning, county officials confirmed to Local 10 News on Wednesday.
Inspectors found multiple repeat violations at Miami Seaquarium, new report shows
A U.S. Department of Agriculture inspection in January found multiple repeat violations at the troubled Miami Seaquarium, according to a newly-obtained report.
Nail in dolphin’s throat among findings in newly-released Miami Seaquarium inspection docs
A newly-released inspection report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture details more troubling findings regarding animal health and structural safety at the Miami Seaquarium.
After 2 days of silence, Miami Seaquarium responds to mayor’s lease termination plans
Two days after a letter from Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava became public, informing the troubled Miami Seaquarium of the county’s intent to end the marine park’s lease at its Virginia Key site, Seaquarium leaders are publicly hitting back at the mayor.
USDA says Miami Seaquarium now in ‘compliance,’ but next steps unclear
The future of the Miami Seaquarium remained murky Tuesday, two days after the Miami-Dade County mayor sent a letter to its management notifying them of her administration’s intent to end its lease for the Virginia Key property, citing animal welfare concerns.
Small business owners say they’ve been stiffed by Miami Seaquarium
As the Miami Seaquarium faces mounting troubles over animal health and structural safety, a South Florida attorney says the oceanarium isn’t paying its bills to small business owners who have done work at its site on Virginia Key.
County investigating ‘several’ unsafe structures at Miami Seaquarium
Miami-Dade County officials told Local 10 News Friday that there are several active unsafe structures cases they are investigating at the Miami Seaquarium.
USDA documented health issues with ‘Sundance’ shortly before the dolphin died at Miami Seaquarium
The USDA has released yet another damning report documenting a range of repeat violations impacting the health and wellness of animals at the deteriorating Miami Seaquarium.
Miami-Dade issues 2nd Notice of Default to Miami Seaquarium due to late rent payments
Miami-Dade County set another warning to Miami Seaquarium on Friday, this time over late payments and infrastructure violations.
Miami-Dade to issue Miami Seaquarium new Notice of Default after shortage of ‘trained employees’
Miami-Dade County is set to issue the Dolphin Company a new Notice of Default after USDA inspectors in November found that the Miami Seaquarium “still lacks a sufficient number of adequately trained employees.”
US Fish and Wildlife assisting with ‘transport effort of manatees from Miami Seaquarium’
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service confirmed Monday that it is working with “an experienced team of manatee rescue and rehabilitation experts to assist with the transport effort of manatees from Miami Seaquarium.”
Miami Seaquarium releases necropsy report on beloved whale Lolita
The Miami Seaquarium released results of a necropsy Tuesday, nearly two months after the death of killer whale Lolita.
EXCLUSIVE: Freedom has never been closer for Tokitae after decades in captivity
Efforts to move Tokitae, the orca known as “Lolita” and “Toki,” out of the Miami Seaquarium to a seaside sanctuary in the Pacific Northwest continue, but that process is mired in legal red tape that could take months to iron out.
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Toki’ prepares to move out of Miami Seaquarium
Tokitae is as majestic and powerful as ever. Jessica Comolli, the director of the Miami Seaquarium’s animal health department, said Tokitae is doing great.
Miami Seaquarium ‘welcomes’ more county oversight after inspection fallout
After the U.S. Department of Agriculture made public a report that the Miami Seaquarium’s dolphins were more aggressive due to drastic food cuts, Miami-Dade County officials issued the park a formal notice of noncompliance.
Health concerns grow for Miami Seaquarium’s orca, Lolita
Concern is growing over the health of Miami Seaquarium's Lolita the orca.
Miami Seaquarium releases sea turtles into the ocean after completing rehab
According to the Miami Seaquarium, the two male sea turtles, Yule and Buoyance, were rescued off the coast of South Florida after suffering nearly fatal injuries over a year ago. On Thursday, they were released back into their natural habitat off the shores of Key Biscayne.
Tribe returns to Seaquarium for annual quest to bring whale home
For decades, a tribal nation from the Pacific Northwest has sought to bring an orca whale home from Miami. This year, as the whale has been at the Miami Seaquarium for 50 years, they say it's time she retires.