Animals Killed by Dogs, Denied Veterinary Care—Here’s Why Spring River Zoo Is One of the Worst Roadside Zoos

Find out why Spring River Zoo—a city-operated roadside zoo in Roswell, New Mexico—is in hot water with federal authorities, and what YOU can do to help shut this hellhole down.

Victory! Here Are 13 Ways PETA Crushed December and January

From demonstrating at football games to winning in the courts and rescuing bears, we won’t stop until all animals are liberated.

Bear Cries Out While Forced to Pose for Photos With Children

Eyewitness footage shows that the abusive Great Bear Show torments bears and endangers children.

New Video: Rescued Bears Spend First Christmas at Serene Sanctuary

One look at the “before” photos of Ben and Bogey at the Tregembo Animal Park in Wilmington, North Carolina, will tell you everything that you need to know.

Infamous Roadside Zoo That Confined Bears to Concrete Pit Shuts Down

Yellow River is known for having General Beauregard Lee—a “celebrity” groundhog who’s kept in a tiny cage only to be paraded around on Groundhog Day.

Watch: Bear Snaps at Handler Mid-Show, Beaten Back Into Submission

Every time that animals used for entertainment defend themselves, they’re sending a message loud and clear: “I don’t belong here.”

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This Will Brighten Your Day: Santa Fe Just Banned Animal Acts

Santa Feans demanded a more compassionate city, and their leaders have delivered.

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PETA Video Reveals Bears at Roadside Zoo Left to Bake in Summer Heat

“I saw the two most miserable bears I’ve ever seen.”

Bears Can Face Summer Challenges In Roadside Zoos

In 5 years, PETA has rescued 60 bears from misery in captivity. One of our members explains to NPR why we have to keep fighting for these animals.

Citizens Sue Tregembo Animal Park Over Bears’ Miserable Plight

North Carolina residents want bears transferred from tiny roadside zoo enclosures to a spacious sanctuary.

Bear in Distress Urinates on Herself Mid-Circus in Shocking Viral Video

Footage of a captive bear urinating on herself while being forced to perform by Castle’s Bears has been viewed more than 3 million times on Twitter.

PETA Has Now Saved 60 Bears From Tiny Pens and Concrete Hells

In just five years, we’ve helped change the lives of 60 bears who now can roam enriching habitats that are measured in acres, not feet.

Bears Trapped in Sunken Pits Beg Tourists for Food

See the disturbing video footage captured by an eyewitness.

PETA’s Claws Come Out After Bear Urinates on Herself at Shrine Circus

Bears should not be muzzled, dragged around on leashes, or forced to balance on balls, climb stairs on their front paws, and ride bicycles.

Casey Affleck-Voiced Animatronic Bear to Ask Feds to Close Cruel Roadside Zoos

PETA’s moving, talking bear will tell USDA exactly how animals suffer in filthy, barren concrete pits.

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