Dear John,

Avani and Zinda were born into, and died in, captivity at Dublin Zoo. They were just 7 and 8 years old.

They should have had decades of life ahead. They never felt freedom, instead they died from a virus linked to stress, boredom, and unnatural disruption — all consequences of life in captivity.

Their story should never be repeated. But right now, other elephants remain trapped in zoos, facing the same fate, and they need us to fight for them!

Our new report, 'The Unnatural Lives of Elephants in Captivity', lays bare the truth: premature breeding, forced transfers, and lifeless enclosures are the reality — not conservation.

We need your help today to push governments to:

• Ban elephant breeding and imports

• Phase out elephants from zoos entirely

👉 Donate now to help end elephant captivity

Your gift will power bold advocacy, legal action, and campaigns that keep the pressure on until elephants are free.

Zoos like Belfast and Paignton have already made the change — together, we can make sure others follow. But time is running out.

Please, if you can, give today — for Avani, Zinda, and every elephant still behind bars. Thank you.

For the animals,


Laura Walton
Campaigns Manager
Freedom for Animals

P.S. Every day in captivity is a day too long. Donate now to help end this cruelty.