Category: Zoos

Cy Vierstra helped fake Tonka’s death. Where is he now that the chimpanzee is safe at a sanctuary?

The Zoological Wildlife Foundation exploits animals in dangerous publicity stunts and hands-on encounters that have gone horribly wrong.

A PETA complaint prompted an investigation into a hellhole known as Debbie Dolittle’s Indoor Petting Zoo. Here’s what animal control officials found.

As poor reviews pile up from regretful Yellowstone Bear World customers who felt tricked into supporting this awful business, PETA fires off a letter.

As long as animals suffer at roadside zoos, we’ll work relentlessly to shut these facilities down. Here’s how our complaints have led to federal crackdowns.

Great news! SeaQuest Littleton, a crummy mall aquarium with a history of injuries, deaths, and animal welfare violations, is finally shutting its doors.

Parakeet aviaries at roadside zoos and fairs can be deadly for birds. Learn more about these dangerous displays and discover ways you can help budgies.

Birthing season is rapidly approaching for the bears held at Bear Country U.S.A. Learn how you can help stop future generations from suffering at the facility.

Animal Haven Zoo has had years to clean up its act, but repeated failures to do so show that it’s either incapable or unwilling to provide animals there with proper care.

Three times a year, the Mt. Hope Auction crams thousands of animals into severely crowded pens and stacked cages in its barns. Find out how you can help end this nightmare.

Hoofed animals endure multiple welfare issues at roadside zoos. PETA nails down each egregious problem and prompts you to help these animals.

It’s not fall without pumpkin picking, but make sure your seasonal festivities don’t involve animal suffering. Here are some pumpkin patches to avoid.