VIDEO: Former Ringling Big-Cat Trainer Found Abusing Tigers in German Circus

Alexander Lacey said his career of abusing big cats was over, so why did PETA Germany find him whipping a tiger in that country?

Meet the Elderly Victims of Shrine Circuses Who Desperately Need Your Help

Shrine circuses have a lengthy list of elephant victims. Read their stories and learn how you can help end the abuse.

VIDEO: Bear Forced to Perform in Russian Circus Fights Back

How many times does another “animal snaps at circus handler” video need to go viral before circuses everywhere stop exploiting animals for entertainment?

Viral Video: She Tried to Escape From Her Captors—Watch What Happened

Tyke the elephant’s final act was a cry for freedom that ended in violence. For the 30th anniversary of her death, take action to end animal exploitation in circuses.

Victory! Hadi Shrine Circus Will No Longer Exploit Elephants in Its Shows

Great news! Following a vigorous PETA campaign, a notorious circus will finally stop exploiting elephants in its acts.

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Feds Punish Carson & Barnes for Elephant Escape After PETA Tip-Off

PETA urges everyone to help protect elephants by refusing to buy a ticket to any circus that forces them to perform.

Shocking Bodycam Video Footage Shows Terrified Zebra Caught in Circus Trailer Fire

A trailer hauling animals to the Mizpah Shrine Circus recently caught fire in Indiana, endangering lives and causing a hectic scene.

From Breaking Elephants’ Spirits to Breaking the Law—Will Carson & Barnes Circus FINALLY Be Held Accountable?

Carson & Barnes may think it’s above the law, but PETA’s keeping a close eye on the notoriously cruel circus. See what we said in a complaint to federal officials.

Hadi Shrine Circus Losing Sponsorships Left and Right

Victory! Another top sponsor has cut ties with the cruel Hadi Shrine Circus. The owner of the company said THIS in a letter to PETA.

Mayor Responds to Lion Escape From Circus Near Rome: ‘I Hope That This Will Stir Some Consciences’

A recent incident involving a circus near Rome has sparked concern from the public—and from a local mayor—about the dangers of cruel circuses.

Shriners Exposed: Reports of Animal Exploitation, Misogyny, and Cultural Appropriation

Shriners International is stuck in the dark ages, with programs and policies that promote animal abuse, are sexist, and have been accused of cultural appropriation.

VICTORY! After Relentless PETA Campaigning, UniverSoul Circus Is FINALLY Animal-Free!

How did PETA get a notoriously cruel circus to end its decades-long record of featuring live-animal acts? Keep reading to find out!

What Everyone’s Missing About Angela—the Standing Sun Bear at a Zoo in China

Heard about the viral video of a sun bear standing and “waving” in a Chinese zoo? Instead of focusing on whether she’s “fake,” PETA points to the real problem.

5 of the Top Animal Exploiters PETA Has Shut Down

Why isn’t PETA shut down? We wish we were—as it would mean that we had met our goal and that animals are no longer being exploited for human desires.

Is There a ‘Dark Side’ to PETA? Board Our Starship to Shine Light on a Rebel Force

If someone asks, “What’s the dark side of PETA?” we’ve got the answer. Let us shine a lightsaber on the truth of our efforts for animal rights.

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