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Owing to its proximity to the falls and other natural park areas and its blend of animal attractions and rides, it is one of the main tourist destinations in Niagara Falls, Canada. It attracts many tourists from around the world every year. Tour busses often stop at Marineland. Students from local high schools often choose Marineland as a destination for their end of year trips, as well.

Their slogan for many years has been "Everyone Loves Marine Land". During the summer months they run commercials on Southern Ontario, Pennsylvania, and Western New York television stations featuring a catchy song that highlights the features of the park (with new verses added for new attractions every year) and proclaims their slogan. The park's mascot is known as King Waldorf, a walrus dressed like a king. The park also runs a campground named after him. Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Official languages English (French has some legal status but is not fully co-official) Flower White trillium Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats... Official language(s) None Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 160 miles (255 km)  - Length 280 miles (455 km)  - % water 2. ... State nickname: Empire State Other U.S. States Capital Albany Largest city New York Governor George Pataki Official languages None Area 141,205 km² (27th)  - Land 122,409 km²  - Water 18,795 km² (13. ...

Marineland is generally open from the Canadian May Long-Weekend through to October. Rides operate until nightfall.

The park employs many seasonal workers from the Niagara Region. Many local youths find their first employment with Marineland. They often hire back employees from the previous season, making it a good choice for students.

Services

• Locker, stroller and wheelchair rentals.
• Allows picnicking and has a corporate area for picnics.

Animal exhibits

Orcas at Marineland

• Friendship Cove: The world's largest whale habitat for viewing orcas above ground and below. Up until the 2006 season, park-goers were able to pet and feed the whales. Since the death of some of the whales, this has been discontinued and 'Splash Sessions' have been implemented in it's wake. Friendship Cove currently holds three orcas: Nootka, Kiska and Athena. Kandu recently died on December 21st, 2005.
• Arctic Cove: Opened in 2004, features beluga whales, it is much like Friendship Cove allowing you to view above and below ground and feeding/petting from guests.
• Bears: an area featuring black bears sits below a viewing deck, this unique vantage point give guests the opportunity to throw bread pieces for the bears to eat.
• Deer: A favourite for parents (many pictures of their children trying to feed crowding deer), the deer are in a fenced in area which allow people to move about freely, food is provided for a fee. However, recently the female dears have been moved behind a fence in which you can only feed through the bars. Additionally, the only deers that are out in the open are males, who tend to be scared of human beings, and run away as soon as you approach.
• Fish: An area in which several types of fish gather around "deck bridges", allowing easy viewing and feeding (for a fee),
• Elk and Buffalo: allow for easy viewing of these creatures grazing; however, there is no feeding here.
• The King Waldorf Stadium Show and The Aquarium Dome: shows featuring mainly seals, walrus and dolphins. Sitting near the front comes with a risk of getting wet. The Aquarium Dome show mainly features training of the sea lions.

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Rides and attractions

• Dragon Mountain Roller Coaster: a roller coaster which opened as the world's largest non-stop roller coaster (covering 30 acres), a title that it no longer holds. It features tunnels that lead to the queue area, has two consecutive vertical loops and two bowtie loops.
• Sky Hawk: a spinning ride which also moves vertically up and down. Features one- or two-person cages without restricting belts or harnesses.
• Wave Swinger: a swing ride with a moving top that allows the swings to move up and down.
• Tivoli Roller Coaster: children's roller coaster, features a lady bug cart.
• Tivoli Wheel: a "hanging" ferris wheel.
• Magic: a spinning ride located near the bear area; features statues of bears on the ride.
• Kandu's Twister: a "teacup" style ride that features orcas on the sides of the cups.
• Space Avenger: a spinning ride that features a control panel in the cages allowing the rider to move vertically up and down.
• Viking Boat Carousel: a simple carousel with a Viking boat theme.
• Flying Dragon
• Sky Screamer: Marineland's newest signature ride. It was opened in 2004 and claims to be the world's highest triple tower ride (91.4 meters or 300 feet). It is situated on a large hill (150 feet), making the total height of the ride 450 feet, giving the rider an impressive view of the city and the falls. Given its height, it is a very recognizable landmark, with the Marineland logo at the top of the tower clearly visible at night.
• Viking Adventure: a new ride for 2006, this is a small sized viking boat ride that operates on a track to rock passengers back and forth and spin them around.
• Orca Screamer: a new ride for 2006, this is a miniature, child size one-tower version of the famous Sky Screamer.
• Bumble Bee: a new ride for 2006, this brightly coloured children's ride allows parents and children to sit in a car together a be elevated and spun around.

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Marineland's Future

Marineland is currently undergoing a $160 Million expansion, the main focus of which will be a massive aquarium complex. When completed it will be the world's largest aquarium complex, with a series of domes, each containing a different attraction. The already operational Arctic Cove (which feature Beluga Whales, opened in 2004), was the first step in this new development. The next planned development will be Terrors of the Sea, which will feature various sharks and stingrays. This may open in 2007, but possibly later. Other stages of this long-term plan include a tropical reef attraction, a rain forest lagoon and a new dolphin habitat. All exibits will feature above water and below-water viewing. Separate admission to the aquarium complex will be offered.

According to the HUSS web site, Marineland recently purchased their "Topple Tower" ride, which will incorporate Walrus themeing [1]. This ride is not operational for the 2006 season, but is being constructed near the Dragon Mountain entrance. A Topple Tower is a new roundabout, a which outer tiltable tower exists, at which the car with the passengers raises themselves. ...

External links

• MarineLand website
• Coaster-Net More information about the Sky Screamer.
• Zoocheck Canada website Criticism concerning the theme park