Victory! Jet2holidays Gives Marine Animals a Break With This Compassionate Move

After a massive PETA U.K. campaign, Jet2holidays ended ticket sales to certain abusement parks. Find out how dolphins, whales, and other animals will benefit.

On SeaWorld’s 60th Anniversary, Christopher von Uckermann Shares a Personal Plea

Ahead of SeaWorld’s 60th anniversary, Christopher von Uckermann shares a heartfelt plea for Corky the orca’s freedom.

Four Parrots Removed From Soon-to-Close Miami Seaquarium

The Miami Seaquarium leaves a legacy of agony and anguish: Over 100 dolphins and two orcas lived and died there in misery. Now, no other animal will share their fate.

4 Gifts Corky Hasn’t Had for 53 Christmases

Corky has missed 53 Christmases with family while being held captive in tiny marine park tanks. These 4 presents would mean the world to her.

Hot Off the Press: Damning Inspection Reports on Hellhole Miami Seaquarium

Animals were denied routine veterinary care for months because the Miami Seaquarium employed only one veterinarian, and now it seems it won’t even have that.

Lolita’s Necropsy Report Released—Now Corky Must Be Released Into a Seaside Sanctuary

Lolita the orca’s necropsy report has been released, revealing multiple chronic conditions that led to her death. Learn why PETA’s making waves about it.

Corky’s Cause: Christopher von Uckermann Joins PETA to Call For Corky’s Freedom

Christopher von Uckermann joined PETA for a powerful demonstration calling for Corky’s release to a seaside sanctuary.

Lolita’s Suffering Is Over

Let’s all honor Lolita by refusing to buy a ticket to any marine theme park and to continue to call for the development of coastal sanctuaries.

Why You Should Leave ‘Pearl Diving’ off Your Summer Bucket List

Be a compassionate tourist and leave sea life alone. Here’s why you should NEVER participate in pearl-diving attractions.

‘Blackfish’ Made a Splash When It Debuted 10 Years Ago—What’s Changed Since Then?

The debut of the 2013 documentary film “Blackfish” made a big splash and ushered in a sea change for animals used for human entertainment. Here’s how.

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PETA’s Years-Long Legal Battle Over Lolita the Orca Finally Wraps as Plans for Her Release Come to Fruition

PETA’s years-long legal battle on behalf of Lolita the orca has finally wrapped. Here’s how we pushed for her upcoming release to a seaside sanctuary.

‘Vanderpump Rules’ Star Lala Kent Makes a Passionate Plea to SeaWorld to Retire Corky!

Lala Kent asked SeaWorld to address a crucial matter close to her heart: the retirement of Corky the orca to a seaside sanctuary.

Forget SeaWorld—Visit These Places During Summer Break Instead

After nine months of homework, tests, and study sessions, you deserve to treat yourself to some summer fun. But there’s one place you should never go.

Animals Keep Dying at Exploitative Marineland of Canada

Less than a year after Sonar the dolphin and Kodiak the beluga died at Marineland of Canada, two more beluga whales have died at the facility.

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PETA’s Efforts for Lolita Included Protests, Lawsuits, Celeb Partnerships, and More

Efforts to free the late orca Lolita began in the ’90s. Learn more about PETA’s campaign, and take action for other orcas still trapped in tanks.

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