Category: Circuses

From monkeys to horses to sheep to whales—2020 was a great year for animal rights. Don’t miss these eight huge victories that were the result of PETA’s and its affiliates’ work around the world.

For PETA’s 40th anniversary, join us in celebrating 40 major ways we’ve helped animals exploited by circuses and roadside zoos over the past four decades.

It’s not shocking that a bear would lash out after being beaten, and it’s appalling that animals are still being exploited and abused for entertainment in 2020.

Thanks to activists like you, France has just ushered in a new compassionate era with three huge victories for animals suffering in captivity.

According to the statement that plaintiffs secured, it’s clear that the situation is dire for the millions of animals the USDA is supposed to protect.

SeaWorld’s reopening means that staff are forcing animals to perform in shows again. With your help, PETA will take on animal abuse at entertainment venues across the country.

Animal exploiters are nonessential—the coronavirus pandemic proves that the world can keep on turning without the torture and killing of animals.

To help Americans cope with fear and anxiety over COVID-19, PETA is offering something to smile about: Fewer animals are being abused for entertainment.

The lynx appeared terrified as a circus trainer forcefully yanked on the leash, causing the animal and the perch that he or she was balancing on to crash to the ground.

A bear forced to walk on his hind legs and use a prop attacked a handler at a crowded circus—more proof that animals aren’t meant to perform pointless stunts for humans.