Dear John

We have a new exciting celebrity protest planned! With support from Born Free and The Express, we will be holding a demonstration outside Sea Life London alongside celebrity guests including Chris Packham and Dale Vince. 

So please, join us on Sunday 19th October 2025 at 10.30am outside the entrance of Sea Life London, to take action for animals! Find out more info here!

As a valued supporter, you will of course have been following our campaign to 'Free the Fifteen' gentoo penguins, who are currently trapped in the basement of Sea Life London Aquarium. With no natural light, fresh air, or deep water to dive in, they are denied the very things they need to live full, healthy lives. 

Some of them have been there their entire lives.

So far the campaign has been going from strength to strength, and thanks to your support we have already seen great strides made, such as:

• Our launch of an open letter in August 2024 signed by experts and public figures.

• An Early Day Motion was tabled in Parliament, which gained the support of 24 MPs.

• A petition launched, with 13,000 people to date.

• Partnerships built within animal protection organisations & the media.

• The Children’s Parliament of the UK announced their support for the campaign.

• Regular impactful protests have been held outside Sea Life London by dedicated local grassroots activists!

So please, if you’re local to London or can travel to attend this upcoming celebrity protest - join us outside the doors of Sea Life London to speak up for animals! Together we can create change.  

This is a very special event that will hopefully boost the profile of the campaign, and raise even more public awareness on the plight of the penguins. Sign up on our website today to take action with us!

We, like you, believe in a world without cages and tanks. With your support, we can make this a reality for these penguins, and all animals. Thank you!

For the animals,


Laura Walton
Campaigns Manager
Freedom for Animals

P.S. John, stand with me against animal captivity - become a Freedom Champion today!