Skip to Content
PETA
Animals are not ours
to experiment on, eat, wear, use for entertainment, or abuse in any other way.
  1. Home
  2. /
  3. Victories
  4. /
  5. Animals Seized From Wilson’s Wild Animal Park

Animals Seized From Wilson’s Wild Animal Park

Following a vigorous PETA campaign, Virginia law-enforcement authorities executed a search warrant at Wilson’s Wild Animal Park and seized more than 100 animals, including tigers, lions, bears, water buffalo, and camels, after the roadside zoo failed to provide animals with appropriate care, including adequate water and shelter. The Frederick/Winchester General District Court upheld the seizure, giving custody of the animals to the Commonwealth of Virginia and ordering Wilson’s to comply with state inspections of its facility and any remaining animals every 90 days for a period of one year.

JOIN US
Get urgent alerts, breaking animals rights news, and easy ways to take action for animals!
PETA bunny
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
At least one of the following fields is required.
This field is hidden when viewing the form
This field is hidden when viewing the form
Untitled

By clicking, you agree to receive automated texts and calls from PETA and accept our terms and conditions. Message and data rates may apply. U.S. mobile users only.

Get the Latest Tips—Right in Your Inbox
We’ll e-mail you weekly with the latest in vegan recipes, fashion, and more!

By submitting this form, you’re acknowledging that you have read and agree to our privacy policy and agree to receive e-mails from us.

“Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. We never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. For whatever reason, you are now asking the question: Why should animals have rights?”

— Ingrid Newkirk, PETA Founder and co-author of Animalkind

Read More