History Of Abuse, Neglect, And Death
SeaQuest has made headlines across five states for their shady business practices, which include hundreds of animals dying in a month to trafficking animals without permits.
National Geographic
Inside the murky world of the aquarium trade
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2018/12/murky-underwater-world-of-the-aquarium-trade/
California
Company Opening Interactive Aquarium in Folsom has Dark Reputation, Protesters Say
Stingray dies in touch tank three weeks after SeaQuest aquarium’s opening in Folsom
https://www.sacbee.com/community/folsom-el-dorado/article223042220.html
Colorado
New SeaQuest aquarium fails 2 animal welfare inspections
https://kdvr.com/2018/07/18/new-seaquest-aquarium-in-colorado-fails-2-animal-welfare-inspections/
SeaQuest's history in other states includes protests and questions about animal care
SeaQuest exhibit in Littleton issued cease and desist order by Colorado Department of Agriculture
Florida
They Have Been Known To Openly Neglect Their Animals
Capybaras and two-toed sloth stored in basement?
Aquarium coming to Galleria mall accused of animal abuse
Nevada
Former Las Vegas SeaQuest employees allege animal neglect
Las Vegas aquarium under fire after ex-employee alleges animal neglect
https://www.ktnv.com/news/aquarium-underfire-after-ex-employees-allege-animal-abuse
Virginia
SeaQuest responds to petition with nearly 1,000 signatures
National News - BornFree
They Call it ‘Edutainment’ – We Call it Exploitation and Abuse
https://www.bornfreeusa.org/2019/02/26/they-call-it-edutainment-we-call-it-exploitation-and-abuse/