Animals Used for Entertainment

Another Tragic Death as a Result of Elephant Rides

The province of Krabi in Thailand is known the world over for majestic beaches, stunning sunsets and delicious tropical fruits. This time, however, Krabi is making headlines for the …

Bowerbirds—Nature’s Interior Designers

There are countless displays and rituals to be seen in the natural behavior of animals around the world. But when it comes to a flair for design and attention …

Monkey Mayhem at Monkey Mountain in Thailand

During a recent visit to Thailand, I wanted to see some of the country’s beautiful animals but didn’t want to contribute to any animal exploitation (which is rife in …

Appalling Animal Attractions, Part 5: Bangkok’s Department Store Zoo

The Pata Zoo, located in Bangkok’s Pata department store, houses 200 animals in an area that’s only 800 square meters. Need more reasons to boycott this zoo?

Share Your New Year’s Luck With Animals

In China, the start of the new year is a time to be shared with your loved ones. But while we humans are lucky enough to decide how to …

Appalling Animal Attractions, Part 4: Dusit Zoo, Bangkok, Thailand

Dusit Zoo is Thailand’s first public zoo, and even though it was established 60 years ago, it doesn’t appear to have changed much since. The pens are small and …

Appalling Animal Attractions, Part 3: Bangkok’s Safari World

Dubbed Thailand’s most popular animal and leisure park, Safari World in Bangkok is hell on Earth for orangutans, who are intelligent and social animals.

New Year’s Resolutions!

As we approach December 31, many of us will reflect on 2011 while thinking of ways in which to make 2012 better. The new year is an opportunity to …

Appalling Animal Attractions, Part 2: Sriracha Tiger Zoo, Pattaya, Thailand

Sriracha Tiger Zoo in Pattaya, Thailand, boasts that it is the biggest zoo of its kind in the entire world—but is this really something to brag about?

Appalling Animal Attractions, Part 1: Macau’s Flora Park

At first glance, it’s hard to see anything wrong with Macau’s Flora Park, the picturesque European-style garden at the base of Guia Hill. But if you look beyond the …