The fate of two captive killer whales, Wikie and her young son Keijo, is uncertain after France's Marineland Antibes closed due to new animal welfare laws banning whale shows. Proposals to move them to marine zoos in Japan and Tenerife face opposition due to potential negative welfare impacts. Advocates, including the Whale Sanctuary Project, support relocating them to a sanctuary in Nova Scotia, arguing this environment would closely mimic natural conditions while providing human care. Challenges remain, as some experts warn about the adjustment difficulties for whales transitioning from lifelong captivity to more natural settings.