Kristy Burgess

Kristy Burgess

trainer Canada

Kristy Burgess is a former beluga trainer at Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ontario, who began her career at the park in 2022 as a caregiver for the whales. She has recently spoken out about the dangerous conditions faced by the belugas at Marineland, citing crumbling infrastructure and a staffing shortage that have led to numerous animal deaths. After the euthanasia of a young beluga named Eos, Burgess was fired from her position, which she believes was a result of her whistleblowing on the park's issues.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
33,002
Power
1,313$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 8.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 33,002 $2,700,000 1,313$
Totals 1 67,886,011 33,002 $2,700,000 1,313$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: Kristy Burgess, a fired beluga trainer, speaks out about the dangerous conditions for belugas at Marineland. 7

The Globe and Mail: Marineland’s lack of resources create dangerous conditions for belugas, fired trainer says