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2026-06-15
New York Residents: Tell Governor Hochul to End Cruel Traveling Animal Acts
Help pass A.5850/S.3629-A to ban the use of bears, big cats, primates, kangaroos, and wallabies in traveling shows across New York.
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2026-06-06
UPDATE: SF Zoo Hid $12M as Officials Push $36M Bailout and Panda Boondoggle
A city audit exposes deep failures at the San Francisco Zoo as officials push a taxpayer bailout and reckless panda plan.
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EcoParque Buenos Aires
2026-06-01
California Residents: Pass the Cockfighting Cruelty Act
Urge California senators to support AB 928 to help law enforcement stop cockfighting before more roosters suffer and die.
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2026-05-30
Bull Who Loved to Play Forced Into Deadly Arena
Tell Professional Bull Riding sponsors to stop funding bull riding after Man Hater suffered a fatal injury during a championship event.
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2026-05-29
From Cages to Community: What San Francisco Can Learn from Buenos Aires’ EcoParque
From cages to community: EcoParque shows how San Francisco can reimagine the future of the SF Zoo.
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2026-05-05
MEDIA RELEASE: Sneaky City Audit Release Shows San Francisco Zoo Hid Millions in Unapproved Spending
In Defense of Animals is calling for urgent reforms following the quiet release of a long-awaited city audit of the San Francisco Zoo, which validates whistleblower…
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2026-04-12
Rhode Island Residents: Close Deadly Gambling Loophole Hurting Greyhounds!
Rhode Island banned greyhound racing in 2010, which should have been a huge win for dogs, but residents can still bet on races taking place elsewhere.
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2026-04-12
New York Residents: End Cruel Traveling Animal Acts
Support A.5850/S.3629-A to ban the use of bears, big cats, primates, kangaroos, and wallabies in traveling shows across New York.
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2026-03-22
Illinois Residents: Ban Cruel Steer Tailing!
Illinois residents: Urge state senators to support SB 45 to ban cruel steer tailing. Help end this brutal practice and protect animals from severe injury.
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2026-03-20
MEDIA RELEASE: Panda Plan Canceled, Raises Call for San Francisco Zoo to Transition to "Ecopark SF"
In Defense of Animals, SF ZooWatch, Panda Voices and local advocates are calling for the mayor's immediate intervention following breaking reports that the San Francisco…
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2026-01-25
Worcester, Massachusetts Residents: Stop Rodeo Cruelty
Support Worcester’s ordinance to ban cruel rodeo practices. Protect animals from pain, terror, and abuse.
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2026-01-09
UPDATE:
Baywatch
Star Welcomes End of Brennan’s Turtle Races
After decades of exploitation, turtle racing at Brennan’s has ended, and the turtles are now cleared for retirement to appropriate outdoor homes.
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2025-12-30
MEDIA RELEASE: Baywatch Star Welcomes End of Brennan’s Turtle Races
In Defense of Animals and Baywatch star Alexandra Paul are welcoming the permanent closure of Brennan’s Pub in Marina del Rey, marking the end of a decades-long…
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2025-12-19
Stop Pig Wrestling & Hog Bagging Torture at Rodeos & Fairs
Terrified pigs are abused at hog-bagging and pig-wrestling events. Speak out and demand that community leaders end this violent, cruel entertainment.
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2025-11-03
Los Angeles: Ban Rodeo Abuse of Animals
Ban cruel rodeo practices in Los Angeles. Urge the City Council to pass the LA rodeo ban to ban calf roping, electric prods, flank straps, and more.
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2025-10-16
MEDIA RELEASE: Fresh Scrutiny Amid SF Zoo Gorilla's Preventable Death & Silverback Soirée
Newly revealed details confirm that Oscar Jonesy — the San Francisco Zoo’s longtime resident silverback gorilla — had heart disease and was anesthetized against…
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2025-10-03
After Baboon Bloodbath, Demand That Zoos Stop Killing Healthy Animals
The recent killings of 12 baboons at a German zoo have brought the practice of killing healthy, “surplus” captive animals back into the spotlight.
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2025-09-28
Transform the Crumbling San Francisco Zoo Into a Rescue Center!
Join In Defense of Animals in urging Mayor Lurie to stop new animal intakes and transform the San Francisco Zoo into a sanctuary for compassion and conservation.
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2025-09-08
Orange County, California Residents: Ban the Sale of Exotic Animals in Anaheim
Help stop the Reptile Super Show! Urge Anaheim to ban the sale of exotic animals and protect animal welfare, public health, and biodiversity.
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2025-08-24
New York City: Ban Cruel Horse Carriages in NYC — Pass Ryder’s Law Intro 967
New York City residents: Urge the city leaders to pass Ryder’s Law (Intro 967), which phases out horse-drawn carriages citywide by June 2026, protects horses, and…
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2025-07-11
Free Frankie the Monkey from a Kansas Pet Store Cage & Send Him to Sanctuary
Frankie the monkey has been caged at Pet Stop for 18 years. In Defense of Animals urges relocation to a sanctuary and urge the USDA to investigate animal welfare…
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2025-07-01
Victory: Tanya Peterson Resigns as SF Zoo Director, Clearing Path for Transformative Reform
Animal protection groups are celebrating the long-awaited resignation of Tanya Peterson as CEO and Executive Director of the San Francisco Zoo, and urging swift,…
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San Francisco Zoo
2025-07-01
MEDIA RELEASE: Parrot-Inspired Acrobats Protest Animal Cruelty at L.A. Pet Fair
Dozens of organizations came together to protest at the L.A. Pet Fair and expose the exploitation of birds, reptiles, amphibians and other vulnerable animals for…
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2025-06-05
MEDIA RELEASE: Marchers Urge Mayor to End Illegal Imprisonment of Endangered Tortoise in Lincolnwood
In Defense of Animals and Chicago Alliance for Animals rallied in Lincolnwood on Friday to demand freedom for Spur, an endangered African spurred tortoise who has…
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