TORONTO -- Animal rights activists are urging Ontario's governing Liberals to create laws and regulations that will protect captive animals, including those at Marineland.

Zoocheck Canada, a former Marineland animal trainer, and Ric O'Barry, the star of an award-winning documentary on dolphin abuse, are holding a news conference today at the legislature.

Former Marineland employees have alleged animals at the park aren't properly cared for and have delivered a petition with 77,000 signatures calling for stronger rules.

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