The Local Switzerland

Conny-Land head says workers killed dolphins

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 01:15:00 +0100

The director of Conny-Land in the canton of Thurgau now believes that two former employees killed two dolphins at the Lipperswil zoo and amusement park in a bid to shut down the marine attraction.

Switzerland bans import of dolphins

Wed, 30 May 2012 13:08:46 +0200

The National Council decided finally on Tuesday to ban the importation of dolphins or whales to Switzerland.

Connyland eyes dolphin semen import

Tue, 29 May 2012 13:47:00 +0200

Animal park Connyland is considering importing dolphin semen in order to circumvent a proposed prohibition on importing new animals.

Zoo backs heroin theory in dead dolphins case

Tue, 08 May 2012 15:43:18 +0200

The head of the Connyland wildlife park has confirmed a newspaper report suggesting that two dolphins who died after a rave near the zoo last November may have been given a heroin substitute by party-goers.

Dolphins form groups like humans: Swiss study

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:00:02 +0200

A study carried out by the University of Zurich in Shark Bay, Australia found that male dolphins bond with one another in ways that are almost as complex as humans.