The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals says Marineland has taken several steps to improve animal
care following allegations of mistreatment.

 The OSPCA says the Niagara Falls amusement park has complied with
four out of seven orders issued as part of the agency's
investigation into the allegations.

    The agency's chairman, Rob Godfrey, says Marineland has asked for
- and been granted - more time to fulfil the remaining orders.

    He says the completed work involved having a vet examine the
park's seals and sea lions, repairing the ceiling of an animal
enclosure, improving the killer whale's living environment and
conducting a full assessment of the water filtration system.

    Godfrey says Marineland still has to neuter its bears, increase
shelter for its deer and elk, and fix its water quality and
filtration system.

    A spokesman for Marineland wouldn't comment on the OSPCA's
remarks, but says the company is stunned the agency would openly
discuss an active investigation.