ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Marineland is officially under new management following months of uncertainty after its previous owner filed for bankruptcy earlier this year.
The historic dolphin attraction was put up for sale over the summer as part of the bankruptcy process for its owner, The Dolphin Company. The company filed for bankruptcy in March.
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A federal bankruptcy judge in Delaware approved the sale of Marineland to #1 Apex Association LLC, a group led by Barbara and Jon Rubel of Clay County, in November. Their bid at a bankruptcy auction was $6.5 million.
The ownership transfer to a nonprofit group was completed earlier this month.
Also, three dolphins previously housed at Marineland have found a new home at Theater of the Sea in Islamorada. The dolphins were sold during the bankruptcy proceedings for $500,000.
Theater of the Sea confirmed through social media that the dolphins arrived on Nov. 18 and are adjusting well to their new environment.