Marineland’s 12 black bears are being moved to a sanctuary in the United States as the park gradually winds down its operations. Multiple outlets report that the bears start a transfer journey to the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado, which is operated by a charity. The sanctuary is described as being based on a large property that houses nearly 1,000 large carnivores. The relocation takes place over a long distance of more than 2,000 kilometres, with the move characterized as an ongoing process rather than a single day transfer. CBC reports that the bears are “on the move” to their new home, implying that transportation and arrival occur as part of a staged wind-down plan for Marineland. Global News similarly describes the bears beginning their journey to the same Colorado sanctuary. The Winnipeg Free Press source references Marineland’s bears moving to sanctuary in Colorado as well, aligning with the reporting that the transfer is tied to the park’s closure or reduction of operations.