PETA Joins Groups Petitioning to Close Loophole Allowing Canada Lynxes to Be Exploited

The Canada lynx is a threatened species, but a “special rule” deprives them of the protections of the Endangered Species Act. PETA and other groups are petitioning to close the loophole.

Negligence, Abuse, and … Fatal Fires? For Animals, Roadside Zoos Really Are Hell on Earth

Roadside zoos are going up in flames—for real. Hundreds of animals have been killed in fires during the last few years alone—and these are just some of the ones that were reported.

Mourning Two Deaths at Pymatuning Deer Park

After the deaths of Bosco the bear and Sissy the cougar at Pymatuning Deer Park, PETA keeps urging everyone to help the animals still suffering there.

USDA Cites Tregembo Again for Lack of Vet Care, Decrepit Enclosures

PETA submitted four complaints against Tregembo Animal Park last year alone, and the USDA has finally taken action against the decrepit roadside zoo.

Murky Green Drinking Water and Limping Animals: Waccatee Zoo Fined by Feds

Waccatee Zoo was fined thousands by the USDA after inspectors found that, among other horrors, animals there were forced to drink cloudy, discolored water.

‘Doc’ Antle Calls Nat Geo Reporter ‘Al-Qaeda to the Max’

Years after “Doc” Antle shipped tigers to Thailand’s decrepit Samutprakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo, he gave Nat Geo his own twisted story about the facility.

Natural Bridge Zoo Cited Over Dangerous, Unsupervised Elephant Rides

PETA has alerted the USDA numerous times about elephant Asha’s mistreatment, as she’s suffered at Natural Bridge Zoo for decades after being abducted from her natural habitat as a baby.

Orangutan Father Swings Into Action to Look After His Daughters

Single parenting can be tough, but this widowed orangutan is nurturing and caring for his daughters.

40 Years, 40 Wins—How PETA Helped Animals in Circuses and Roadside Zoos

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.

Lila the Tiger and 9 Others Who Deserve So Much Better Than Waccatee Zoo

Tigers are known for their unique coat patterns, which (in nature) help them camouflage themselves. But at Waccatee Zoo, Lila no longer looks like a tiger—she’s almost bald.

These Folks Learned the Hard Way: Big Cats Are Dangerous Predators

Never support any venue that allows tourists to interact with tigers, leopards, or other big cats. Here’s how ones that do put everyone involved at risk.

Want to Celebrate April the Giraffe’s Legacy? PETA Says Stay Away From Roadside Zoos

The tragedy isn’t only that April the giraffe died—it’s that she never knew a life without gawping spectators or livestream cameras.

‘Doc’ Antle From ‘Tiger King’ Convicted on Four Wildlife Trafficking Counts

“Doc” Antle was just convicted of four felonies for wildlife trafficking: Now PETA will push for his park to be shut down.

Appalling Visitor Reviews These Roadside Zoos Don’t Want You to See

Visitors, beware! Read these shocking reviews from disgruntled people who wish they’d never bought a ticket to a dingy roadside zoo.

Selfie-Taker Fondling Tiger’s Testicles Is Awful, but So Is Touching a Tiger at All

A woman at a Thai tourist trap was allowed to take a selfie while holding a reportedly drugged tiger’s testicles—but what’s happening in our own backyard is just as disturbing.

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