New dolphinarium in Thailand sparks protest
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The construction of a dolphinarium in the Thai resort of Phuket sparked outrage from animal rights groups Friday, who said the development was unnecessary, and harmed animals.
"We're basically taking these animals from the wild to die in a show for our entertainment," said Nancy Gibson, head of the Love Wildlife Foundation.
The groups said they would petition the fisheries department against granting the dolphinarium an aquatic zoo licence for the island resort.
"People won't come to Phuket for a dolphin show," said Nancy, denying the claim that the dolphinarium would promote tourism.
DPA
