Mar Del Plata Aquarium in Argentina Closes Down

The Mar del Plata Aquarium in Argentina, located next to the Punta Mogotes Lighthouse, will be closing its doors permanently on March 31, 2025. The closure is due to the owners' inability to reach an agreement on the rental value of the property. The decision to close the aquarium was made by the Dolphin Group, which has owned the facility since 2018.

While the closure of zoos or aquariums is often seen as positive news, the animals held captive in this aquarium, including dolphins, penguins, sea lions, and lemurs, will be transported to other facilities where they will continue to live in captivity. Animal rights groups, like Derechos Animales Marinos, have not been able to prevent the closure, and the animals will likely continue to be exploited by business owners for profit.