World Animal Protection News

Great News! Miami Seaquarium Told to Surrender Property

On March 7, Miami-Dade County Mayor Danielle Levine Cava announced that Miami Seaquarium has a matter of weeks to vacate its county-owned property. The announcement follows decades of animal deaths and abuse at the venue and many years of activists calling for its closure.

New Report Reveals Billions of Wild Animals Are Suffering

Our latest report, Bred for Profit: The Truth About Global Wildlife Farming reveals a staggering 5.5 billion wild animals are suffering on commercial wildlife farms—some of which are elephants.

Thousands of elephants in Thailand are torn from their mothers as babies, tied up, beaten, and forced to walk in chains. They’re made to carry tourists on rides, pose for photos, or let people wash them. These elephants desperately need your help.

Our team in Thailand has collected over 50,000 signatures and has been calling on the Thai government to protect elephants. Now we need your help to show that there is worldwide support!

GetYourGuide Sells Animals Cruelty, We’re Urging It to Stop

Beware the allure of GetYourGuide, a Berlin-based travel company aiming to expand in the US market. Despite its glossy image, GetYourGuide is profiting from the exploitation of animals, promoting venues like SeaWorld and fake “sanctuaries” where animals suffer.

Take our one-click email action and urge GetYourGuide leadership to prohibit the sale of cruel wildlife experiences and publish a public animal welfare policy that protects animals from exploitation.

7 Women Who Shaped the Animal Protection Movement

This month, we spotlighted seven women who played pivotal roles in the early years of animal advocacy.

An Eleven-Year-Old Author Is Inspiring the Next Generation of Animal Advocates

Eleven-year-old author Maia Huelsen’s debut short story One Pig One Stop is a heartfelt tale about a pig’s journey to the slaughterhouse. Huelsen encourages readers to think about where their food comes from, the lives of animals on farms, and the impact of farming practices on our planet.

World Animal Protection will receive a donation equivalent to 20% of the book's net profits from its sales. Read our interview with Maia and purchase your copy of One Pig One Stop today!

Animals in Captivity Need Your Help

Every day, wild animals in captivity are exploited and deprived of basic needs necessary for their well-being. These animals lead heartbreaking lives where they cannot act on their natural instincts.

Wild animals deserve so much more than that and that’s why we need your help. Through March 31, a generous donor will match all gifts, dollar-for-dollar, up to $40,000.  Please give now to make 2X the difference for animals suffering in captivity.