Zoos

The uproar over the LA Zoo’s plan to move elephants Billy & Tina to the Tulsa Zoo has triggered protests, petitions and legal action CALL TO ACTION: BILLY AND TINA'S SUPPORTERS URGE PEOPLE TO SHOW [...]

Was Harambe just trying to protect a young boy? And, what does it all say about those animal prisons called zoos? Hollywood, California., August 12, 2024 - In May 2016, the tragic death of Harambe, [...]

Miami Seaquarium Closing! After decades of protests and relentless campaigning by animal rights activists, Miami-Dade County officials have finally ordered the infamous Miami Seaquarium to shut down. This landmark decision comes after years of criticism over the treatment of marine animals, including the orca Lolita, who died in captivity last year. Discover the intense battles, led by organizations like PETA, that paved the way for this historic victory. Read about the passionate efforts that turned the tide against marine animal mistreatment and how this closure marks a significant change in wildlife entertainment.

Tokitae the orca, also known as Lolita, died in the world’s smallest orca tank at the Miami Seaquarium after spending more than 50 years in captivity Tokitae (Lolita) with Aquarium staff Los Angeles, [...]

Two fascinating, new, animal rights books address our current climate crisis and the need for legal personhood for animals Los Angeles, August 11th, 2023 — New Zealand author M C Ronen and American authors Sam [...]

NYC Council Member Shahana Hanif has introduced a bill to ban elephant captivity in New York City which could force Bronx Zoo to release the elephants Happy and Patty to a sanctuary Happy, the [...]

After decades of campaigning, plans have been set up to release Tokitae, the captive orca also known as Lolita, from Miami Seaquarium Jared Goodman and William Neal Los Angeles, March 6, 2023 — [...]

The Court of Appeal in New York has ruled against animal rights advocates seeking to “free” Happy the elephant Bronx Zoo is in New York City On June 14, 2022, the Court of [...]

With recent success in Ecuador, the case for granting legal personhood to some captive animals is advancing all over the world. A huge case comes up May 18th in New York involving Happy, the elephant. [...]

The new documentary series, Asian Elephants 101, is now streaming on UnchainedTV  to showcase the plight of India's most iconic species. Asian Elephants 101 screenshot Asian Elephants 101 is a powerful TV series [...]