But, whilst this summer comes with the threat of increased stress for captive animals, it also brings hope for much needed change.

We are looking forward to a new government being elected on the 4th of July, and with it the opportunity to build a better world for animals.

We have set out 6 clear goals for what we would like to see our new MPs achieve in the next parliament:

1. End the breeding, trading, and import of animals for zoos and aquariums.

2. Support existing initiatives to end the keeping of elephants in UK zoos with an immediate ban on breeding and trading of elephants in UK zoos.

3. Prohibit the pinioning and / or tethering of all birds held in captivity in the UK.

4. Introduce legislation which prohibits the exhibition of any animals, both wild and domestic, in travelling performances. 

5. Amend the Zoo Licensing Act to ensure that zoos are open and transparent regarding the provenance and fate of all animals including imports, births, deaths, trading and medical procedures for all animals.

6. Prohibit the keeping, breeding and trading of wild, non-domesticated animals as exotic pets.

Whoever our next government is, we will continue to stand up for animals and fight for the changes they desperately require. But we can’t continue this vital work without you.

For the animals,


Andrew Kelly
Director
Freedom for Animals

P.S. Find other ways to support our work on our website www.freedomforanimals.org.uk and get involved. Together we can change things for animals in captivity. Thank you!