Category: Zoos
How Michigan’s Even Keel Exotics Pushed Feds Past the Tipping Point
In August 2023, the USDA confiscated close to 150 animals from Michigan’s Even Keel Exotics. Learn how PETA played a part.
Photos: USDA Violations and How to Spot Them to Help Protect Birds
Learn how you can spot violations of the USDA’s latest rules and regulations for birds used for entertainment.
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.
Montana Animal Exhibitor’s License Is on the Line After Slew of Violations
PETA urges everyone to avoid supporting seedy operations like Animals of Montana by shunning any form of entertainment that exploits animals.
Victory! Big Cats Moved From Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden to Reputable Sanctuaries
With the end of a big-cat display at Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden, animal-exploiting spectacles have all but done a disappearing act from the Las Vegas Strip.
Cruel, Seedy, and Greedy: Comparing Animal Hoarders, Roadside Zoos, and Puppy Mills
How do animal hoarders compare with roadside zoos and puppy mills? PETA spotlights their speciesist similarities and what you can do to help their victims.
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.
Mini ‘S’ Exotic Zoo Repeatedly Fails Animals and Incurs Critical Citations
Have you heard that Mini “S” Exotic Zoo exploits and fails animals? Find out why the feds keep citing this hellhole after each inspection.
Decades of Cruelty to Animals at Waccatee Zoo End After Parties Settle Lawsuit
VICTORY: Waccatee Zoo’s decades of cruelty to animals are over! Find out why PETA settled a lawsuit against the highway hellhole.
Chimpanzees Removed From Ohio Roadside Zoo After Push From PETA
Four chimpanzees have been rescued from Union Ridge Wildlife Center, thanks to PETA. Find out how you can help shut down roadside 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.
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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