From brain-mapping experiments on primates to surgical training procedures on pigs, the University of Arizona has been involved in extremely cruel animal experiments despite the availability of alternatives like in vitro studies, computer modeling, and advanced imaging techniques.

Join us as we support World Week for Animal In Labs (WWAIL) by standing up for victimized animals at the University of Arizona. 

Failures by University Animal Care include inadequate training and carelessness in the handling of animals, causing injury and death. Years ago, a primate named Pepe was the victim of a botched cranial surgical procedure. Despite past reports, there is uncertainty about the current status of primate experiments, as the university has not provided recent data on these practices. However, the continued use of pigs for training is confirmed.

Non-animal research methods are more reliable, ethical, and cost-effective. In honor of WWAIL, we are urging authorities and decision-makers at the U of A and other universities to end the use of animals in research, invest in modern alternatives, and align with their values of innovation and progress by adopting humane and more effective research methods. 

WHO: In Defense of Animals and Supporting and Promoting Ethics for the Animal Kingdom (SPEAK)  

WHAT: Protest against vivisection and other animal experimentation 

WHEN: Monday, April 21, 2025, 4:30-6:00 p.m.

WHERE: East Adams Street at North Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ

Check out the Facebook event page.

Please join us in taking a stand against animal experimentation by making calls and signing our alert urging decision-makers to end vivisection at the University of Arizona and other institutions.