Chiquis Wants You to See Life Through an Imprisoned Dolphin’s Eyes
She’s making hits—and she’s making waves for dolphins. Ahead of Boycott SeaWorld Day on July 24, Latin Grammy Award–winning singer Chiquis transforms into a mermaid trapped in a bathtub for PETA’s striking new campaign.
Chiquis drives the message home in a heartbreaking new video, stepping into the role of Ripley, a dolphin who has suffered for over 30 years in SeaWorld tanks. Her story is just one example of what dolphins lose when abusement parks deny them a life in the ocean. Take a look:
Chiquis Is Using Her Voice to Help Dolphins. Will You?
In nature, dolphins swim for miles, forage for food, play with their podmates, and explore the vast ocean alongside their families. For these complex, social animals, a life in a cramped, concrete marine park tank is no life at all. Tell SeaWorld to release them to seaside sanctuaries, where they can finally be free from exploitation:
Another dolphin has died at SeaWorld. Dottie spent 39 years in miserable confinement—never touching the ocean and repeatedly torn from her calves.
At SeaWorld and other “abusement” parks, dolphins endure a lifetime of confinement, control, and exploitation.
The tide is changing for SeaWorld, because even its neighbors are ready for change.
