Hong Kong theme park ends dolphin shows, but you can still hug the animals


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Ocean Park in Hong Kong will end its controversial dolphin and sea lion shows soon. — AFP

A struggling Hong Kong theme park has said it will end its controversial dolphin and sea lion shows but will continue to allow visitors to hug a dolphin, drawing criticism from animal rights groups.

Ocean Park said it would replace the daily shows at its flagship enclosure with “underwater viewing opportunities” for visitors.

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