2 beluga whales arrive at Georgia Aquarium from Canada

Rescued Belugas arrive at Georgia Aquarium

Two Beluga whales are now making themselves at home at the Georgia Aquarium after arriving safely from a closed marine park in Canada. 

ATLANTA - Two beluga whales are settling into their new home at Georgia Aquarium after arriving safely from a closed marine park in Canada.

What we know:

The whales, 10-year-old Xena and 7-year-old Zephyr, were transferred to Atlanta as part of an international effort to rescue and rehome 30 captive whales.

Georgia Aquarium officials said the complex operation took months of planning and is part of one of the largest whale rescue and relocation efforts in history.

Xena and Zephyr will remain behind the scenes for now while they become accustomed to their new environment and receive care from the aquarium's animal teams.

The two whales were among the belugas being relocated from Marineland in Canada following the marine park's closure.