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Update: Exotics Permit Revoked & Dozens of Animals Seized from Woodbridge SeaQuest

Less than a year and a half after it was put on probation, the SeaQuest facility in Woodbridge, New Jersey has had its exotics permit revoked and exotic animals…

animal abuse, animal exploitation, aquariums, New Jersey, SeaQuest

Protect Salamanders from a Deadly Disease & the Pet Trade!

Support a ban on salamander imports to protect wild populations from deadly fungus and stop exploitation in the pet trade. Act now to save salamanders!

amphibians, captive animals, reptiles, salamander, United States, Wild Animals

Urge Cancellation of Archaic, Dangerous Bull Run Festival in Arizona

Urge the cancellation of the archaic, dangerous, and exploitative Cinco de Mayo Bull Run Festival at Old Tucson Studios in Southern Arizona.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Activists Protest Finals Day of Tucson Rodeo’s 100th Year of Animal Cruelty

In Defense of Animals and Tucson-based SPEAK took action against the 100th year of animal abuse at the Tucson Rodeo on finals day.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Activists Protest 100 Years of Cruelty at Tucson Rodeo

In Defense of Animals and Tucson-based animal rights group Supporting and Promoting Ethics for the Animal Kingdom (SPEAK) protested the 100th year of animal abuse…

animals in entertainment, rodeo, Tucson

MEDIA RELEASE: Another Gorilla’s Untimely Death at SF Zoo

In Defense of Animals is deeply disturbed by the tragic death of 43-year-old Oscar Jonesy, the beloved silverback gorilla at San Francisco Zoo, following a recent…

animals in entertainment, San Francisco Zoo

Healthy Animals Are Being Killed By Zoos: Stop Zoothanasia

This World Zoothanasia Day, urge zoo associations like the AZA, WAZA, and EAZA to stop killing “surplus” animals.

animals in entertainment, captive animals, World Zoothanasia Day

WATCH: Activists Protest Against Animal Cruelty at Pomona’s Reptile Super Show

In Defense of Animals protested the Reptile Super Show in Pomona, CA, along with partner groups, and encouraged expo attendees to adopt reptiles from local shelters…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Leadership Crisis: Calls for San Francisco Zoo Director to Step Down

In Defense of Animals, SF Zoo Watch and Panda Voices welcome San Francisco Zoo’s Deputy Director Vitus Leung's resignation and are calling for Director and CEO Tanya…

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Los Angeles, California: Protest the Reptile Super Show in Pomona on Saturday

In Defense of Animals, partner groups, and Los Angeles area activists will protest animal cruelty at the Reptile Super Show in Pomona, CA on January 11, 2025.

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UPDATE: Animal Commission Report Recommends No Panda Transfer to San Francisco Zoo

A report “daylighting” serious animal welfare, management, and unsafe infrastructure failings at San Francisco Zoo was presented recently and infuriated zoo docents.

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MEDIA RELEASE: SF Zoo Audit Approved Amid Concerns Over Dangerous Panda Plans

In Defense of Animals, SF Zoo Watch and Panda Voices are welcoming a decisive move for accountability and animal welfare, as the San Francisco Board of Supervisors…

entertainment, panda, San Francisco

MEDIA RELEASE: SF Zoo Docents’ Anger at Hard Truths

A report “daylighting” serious animal welfare, management, and unsafe infrastructure failings at San Francisco Zoo was presented today by the San Francisco Joint…

Chronic Animal Suffering at SeaQuest Calls For Shutdown, Not Extended Probation

In Defense of Animals is urging the state of New Jersey to revoke Woodbridge Seaquest’s license and close the facility due to critical animal welfare issues, immense…

animal cruelty, animal exploitation, animals in entertainment, aquariums, birds, fish, New Jersey, pigs, reptiles, SeaQuest

MEDIA RELEASE: Outrage Over Animal Replacement for Abusive Pony Rides at Griffith Park

The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks introduced animal models to replace pony rides at Griffith Park. Los Angeles Alliance for Animals delivered…

animals in entertainment, California, horses, Los Angeles, pony rides

MEDIA RELEASE: Finland’s Red Flag for San Francisco Zoo’s $70 Million Panda Gamble

In Defense of Animals, SF Zoo Watch, and Panda Voices are calling on Mayor London Breed and the San Francisco Zoo to immediately abandon their reckless and costly…

giant panda, San Francisco, Wild Animals

MEDIA RELEASE: Petco Halts Rabbit Sales Following Massive Public Outcry

In Defense of Animals applauds Petco for stopping rabbit sales following major public outcry.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Petco’s Giant Leap Backward for Rabbits

In Defense of Animals and local animal rights advocates protested at a Petco in San Francisco to condemn the company’s shocking decision to resume rabbit sales in…

animals companions, media release, pet stores, protest, rabbits

Urge Petco to Halt Unethical Rabbit Sales!

Urge Petco to immediately halt and permanently end the sale of rabbits and recommit to promoting adoption to help reduce the shelter crisis.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Los Angeles Bar Doubles Down on Turtle Races

Brennan’s bar in Marina del Rey has doubled down on its inhumane turtle races, increasing them from bimonthly to weekly, despite strong opposition from animal organizations,…

Los Angeles, turtle races, Wild Animals

Free Spur: Resident Tortoise Still on Display in a Chicago Area Pet Store

Urge officials in Lincolnwood, Illinois, to free Spur the tortoise from The Animal Store and send her to a sanctuary, and to enforce their own law that would ban…

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WATCH: Activists Protest Animal Cruelty at the Reptile Super Show in Anaheim

In Defense of Animals protested the Reptile Super Show, an annual event that exploits reptiles and amphibians for display and sale to the public.

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