Controversy Surrounds Dolfinarium Harderwijk and Boudewijn Seapark Ownership
Boudewijn Seapark and Dolfinarium Harderwijk, both owned by the Spanish company Asproparks, are facing scrutiny from animal rights activists. Protests have erupted over claims that dolphins and sea lions display unnatural behaviors during performances. Activists demand government intervention, highlighting a previous agreement with the Dolfinarium to prioritize education and eliminate unnatural performances, which the park contends it adheres to.