Big News! Airbnb Experiences Bar SeaWorld, Elephant Rides, Tiger Cub Petting, More

We can sleep better at night, knowing that a huge company like Airbnb bans direct-contact activities that abuse and exploit wild animals.

Victory! Elephant Performances Shut Out of Kentucky

Kentucky hammers another nail into the coffin of abusive elephant shows.

Feds Pull Tiger Exhibitor’s License—That Leaves 9 More for PETA to Take Down

Doug Terranova risked public safety—under his watch, Leah the tiger escaped from a circus enclosure and Kamba the elephant was hit by a car.

Notorious ‘Tiger King’ Abuser Doc Antle Sent Tiger Cubs to a Shady Circus

After watching the #1 Netflix series, “Tiger King,” are you wondering what Doc Antle of Myrtle Beach Safari does to tiger cubs once they get too big? It isn’t pretty.

Victory! UK Parliament Bans Use of Wild Animals in Circuses in England

Circus operators across England will no longer be able to exploit wild animals in the name of human entertainment.

BREAKING: Circus Trainer Killed During Rehearsal With Four Tigers

Medics and fellow human performers reportedly watched in horror as the tigers played with the circus trainer’s maimed body for about 30 minutes.

From Slaughter to Circuses and Amusement Parks—This Elephant Has Lost So Much

Taken from her African home and shuffled around for decades, Joyce hasn’t been allowed to control her own destiny since she was a baby.

Victory! Shriners Chapter Ends Use of Animals in Circuses

Shrine circuses are seeing that people don’t want to watch imprisoned animals do stupid tricks. Help us end all these abusive animal exhibits.

Finally! UK Government Introduces Bill to Ban Use of Wild Animals in Circuses in England

Forcing wild animals such as zebras, raccoons, macaws, and camels to perform confusing tricks is a barbaric practice that has no place in a compassionate society.

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VIDEO: Children Scream As Lion Goes After Abusive Circus Trainer

“I was covered in blood,” the handler said. Here’s why it’s not surprising that a big, dangerous predator with teeth and claws chose to protect himself.

Three Quotes That Prove Tim Burton’s ‘Dumbo’ Is Worth the Tears

“It’s funny, but I truly never liked the circus. … You’ve got animals being tortured …. It’s like a horror show. What’s to like?” —”Dumbo” director Tim Burton

Victory! Washington, D.C., Tells Circus: No Animal Shows

Garden Bros. Circus will be allowed to put on its performances in Washington, D.C., with willing human participants only—no animals.

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Victory! PETA-Cosponsored California Circus Cruelty Prevention Act Passes

We’re toasting Sen. Ben Hueso and Gov. Gavin Newsom for preventing countless lions, tigers, camels, and other animals from being abused.

Hawaii Becomes the Second State to Shut Out Wild-Animal Circuses

A big “mahalo” is in order for Hawaii after it effectively became the second state to ban traveling wild-animal exhibitions.

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New Jersey Becomes First State Ever to Ban Traveling Wild-Animal Acts

This victory follows years of efforts by PETA activists who were determined to save the elephant whose story sparked this fire—Nosey.

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