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.

Sunrise Side Owner James Svoboda’s License Permanently Revoked for Litany of AWA Violations

James Svoboda’s days of roadside exhibition are over! Discover how PETA helped animals he abused and learn how you can take action for others like them.

Meet Bua Noi and Kat—Two Great Apes Languishing in Barren Concrete Cages at a Thai Department Store Zoo

Located in a Bangkok department store, Pata Zoo is “one of the worst zoos in the world.” Watch PETA’s video to see the way animals suffer at this crummy hellhole.

A Rescue for the History Books: PETA Rescues 72 Animals From Tri-State Zoological Park

In the biggest roadside zoo rescue in PETA history, PETA and animals won against Tri-State Zoological Park.

Here Are the 10 Worst Venues Exploiting Alligators for Entertainment

PETA frequently receives complaints about facilities that offer alligator “attractions” from whistleblowers appalled by the poor conditions in which the animals are kept.

Coconspirator in Tonka’s Kidnapping Cited for Reckless Exotic-Animal Show

First, he lied in court in an attempt to abduct Tonka. Then he let animals languish and put children in danger with his reckless traveling exotic-animal attraction, A–Z Exotic Animal Adventures.

Video Taken at Lagoon in Mexico Serves as a Reminder to Leave Wildlife Alone

A horrifying video taken at a lagoon in Mexico is a grisly reminder of what can happen when humans disturb wild animals in their homes.

‘Doc’ Antle Tries to Offload Roadside Zoo

In the face of potential prison time, “Doc” Antle is grasping at straws to try to keep his seedy roadside zoo, Myrtle Beach Safari, going.

2024 Is Proving to Be No Different for SeaQuest Fort Worth

Filthy facilities and severely crowded enclosures are just the most recent problems. Will SeaQuest Fort Worth ever clean up its act?

VIDEO: Fatal Tiger Mauling Is a Reminder to Skip Roadside Zoos

These cruel attractions put visitors and staff at risk—and the animals they exploit for profit are doomed to a life of abuse and neglect.

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Orangutan at Indonesian Zoo Grabs Teen Who Jumped Barrier and Allegedly Taunted Him

One wannabe social media influencer learned an important lesson about teasing animals after an orangutan he allegedly taunted decided to fight back.

VIDEO: Jamaica Zoo Employee Taunts Lion, Loses His Finger

A Jamaica Zoo worker taunted a lion, and what happened next horrified visitors. Watch the footage—and never visit a roadside zoo.

Evil Bidding: Triple W Exotic Animal Auction Cited by Feds Again Over Welfare Issues

Triple W and other exotic-animal auctions are nightmarish for animals, who are confined to cramped cages and denied necessary veterinary care.

Here’s Why You Should NEVER Visit Austin Aquarium

Workers left an infant overnight in a cramped cage, and flies took over an enclosure—just two recent problems to add to the laundry list of reasons Austin Aquarium should close.

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