Category: Zoos
‘Cocaine Cat’ Case in Cincinnati Causes Commotion; PETA Says, ‘Leave Servals Alone’
Forget the “cocaine bear”—a new incident involving a wild animal on drugs is making headlines.
Monkey Escape! Feds Slap Suncoast Primate ‘Sanctuary’ With Critical Citations
Curious what came of a capuchin monkey’s temporary escape from a sleazy roadside zoo? Learn how PETA got the feds to hit Suncoast with critical citations.
Florida Roadside Zoo ‘Big Cat Habitat’ Cited by USDA Over Jaguar-Petting Encounter
Big Cat Habitat is run by the notorious Rosaire family, which has exploited animals in abusive circus shows for decades. Learn how you can help these animals.
22 Victories for Animals Exploited for Entertainment in 2022
PETA celebrated major wins for exploited animals in 2022, including a successful nationwide search for a chimpanzee and taking down a “Tiger King” villain in court.
Victory! Following Push From PETA, ‘City & County Credit Union’ Cuts Ties With SeaQuest
Victory! Another company has cut ties with SeaQuest—a chain of crummy shopping mall aquariums plagued by animal deaths and injuries to visitors.
Sunrise Side Owner James Svoboda’s License Permanently Revoked for Litany of AWA Violations
James Svoboda’s days of roadside exhibition are over! Discover how PETA helped animals he abused and learn how you can take action for others like them.
Meet Bua Noi and Kat—Two Great Apes Languishing in Barren Concrete Cages at a Thai Department Store Zoo
Located in a Bangkok department store, Pata Zoo is “one of the worst zoos in the world.” Watch PETA’s video to see the way animals suffer at this crummy hellhole.
A Rescue for the History Books: PETA Rescues 72 Animals From Tri-State Zoological Park
In the biggest roadside zoo rescue in PETA history, PETA and animals won against Tri-State Zoological Park.
Here Are the 10 Worst Venues Exploiting Alligators for Entertainment
PETA frequently receives complaints about facilities that offer alligator “attractions” from whistleblowers appalled by the poor conditions in which the animals are kept.
Coconspirator in Tonka’s Kidnapping Cited for Reckless Exotic-Animal Show
First, he lied in court in an attempt to abduct Tonka. Then he let animals languish and put children in danger with his reckless traveling exotic-animal attraction, A–Z Exotic Animal Adventures.
Video Taken at Lagoon in Mexico Serves as a Reminder to Leave Wildlife Alone
A horrifying video taken at a lagoon in Mexico is a grisly reminder of what can happen when humans disturb wild animals in their homes.
‘Doc’ Antle Tries to Offload Roadside Zoo
In the face of potential prison time, “Doc” Antle is grasping at straws to try to keep his seedy roadside zoo, Myrtle Beach Safari, going.
5 Sugar Gliders Found Dead in a Pipe at SeaQuest Fort Worth—Help Now
The animals imprisoned at SeaQuest need your help: The USDA’s latest report from the Fort Worth venue details a horrific mass death event and dangerous staffing problems.
VIDEO: Fatal Tiger Mauling Is a Reminder to Skip Roadside Zoos
These cruel attractions put visitors and staff at risk—and the animals they exploit for profit are doomed to a life of abuse and neglect.
Orangutan at Indonesian Zoo Grabs Teen Who Jumped Barrier and Allegedly Taunted Him
One wannabe social media influencer learned an important lesson about teasing animals after an orangutan he allegedly taunted decided to fight back.
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“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?” READ MORE
— Ingrid E. Newkirk, PETA President and co-author of Animalkind