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Haunting and Unforgettable, ‘Captive’ Takes Zoos, and Us, to Task

In her new book, award-winning photographer Jo-Anne McArthur focuses on zoos and aquariums—and issues a wake-up call.

PETA’s News Roundup for August

Get ready to be inspired: See how, together, we helped get another sham sanctuary shut down as well as many other victories that we won for animals.

PETA Asks Leonardo DiCaprio to Help Save ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ Co-Star

Chance, the chimpanzee who appeared in “The Wolf of Wall Street,” is yanked by a leash and forced to perform tricks at a Florida roadside zoo.

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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.”

USDA May Stop Rubber-Stamping AWA License Renewals—but We Must Follow Through

After years of pressure from PETA, the agency is considering cutting its outrageous policy of automatically renewing federal Animal Welfare Act licenses.

Watch The True Story of Lily, One of 1,100 Bears Imprisoned in U.S. Roadside Zoos

“They put me in a tiny cage with a concrete floor, and only a tire swing to play with.”

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.

Tinder Tells Swipers to Take Down the Tiger Selfies

“[W]e promise that your profile will be just as fierce without the drugged animals,” Tinder said.

Citizens Sue Tregembo Animal Park Over Bears’ Miserable Plight

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

PETA Sues Over Treatment of Animals Suffering at Tri-State Zoo

For a lion, two lemurs, and five tigers at Maryland’s Tri-State Zoo, life is grim. PETA’s lawsuit aims to offer them relief.

VIDEO: Captive Monkey Mutilating Himself at Maple Lane Farm

Authorities must inspect Maple Lane Wildlife Farm and ensure that animals there receive the care that they need and are entitled to by law.

Victory for Animals: Store That Sold Animal Encounters Closes Down

Nearly 80,000 PETA supporters urged owners and managers of the shopping mall to sever ties with Neon Jungle.

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VIDEO: Shocking Animal Suffering Caught on Camera at Natural Bridge Zoo

Photos and video show a zebu struggling to walk, unshorn llamas in 90-degree heat, and other animals who are suffering at the roadside zoo.

Mobile Zoo Legacy Continues as Former Employee Jailed for Animal Abuse

The defunct roadside zoo continues to make headlines for its culture of neglect.

UPDATED: Summer Wind Farms to Lose License, Must Give Up Most Animals

The federal settlement comes on the heels of a PETA sting exposing filthy conditions and suffering animals at the Michigan roadside zoo.

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