Animals Used for Entertainment

End Elephant Exploitation

Since childhood, elephants have been among my favorite animals. They are social, intelligent, majestic, and most of all—mysterious. If you’re lucky enough to visit a sanctuary, you’ll also find …

Meet Saigon, Australia’s Last Living ‘Circus Elephant’

Saigon is 55 years old. But instead of living out the rest of her days in glorious retirement, she is packed up like cargo and hauled around from town …

Wishes for Wildlife

I’ll never forget where I was when I saw my first crocodile in the wild. My father and I were on a six-week safari of Southern Africa. While touring …

Tiny Yet Terrific – Tarsiers Need Our Help!

Tarsiers are, without a doubt, some of the cutest creatures that Mother Nature was kind enough to send our way. Arguably the world’s smallest primate, a tarsier is no …

Aussie Travel Magazines: Bullfighting? Unacceptabull!

Everybody knows that bullfighting is one of the most vicious and sadistic “sports” that twisted minds have dreamed up since the fall of the Roman Empire. The bulls are …

Stars Slam Manila Zoo!

The decrepit Manila Zoo was recently a trending topic on Twitter, and with good reason: the conditions for animals at the aged facility are rumored to be some of …

Tour Companies Say ‘No’ to Turtle Island Cruelty

After PETA received complaints from local and foreign tourists disgusted by the cruel living conditions of the animals who are held captive on Turtle Island, we took immediate action. …

Victory! Suspected ‘Crush’ Video Ring Leaders Arrested

Here’s a reason for dogs, frogs, monkeys, mice, pigs and many other animals to smile: Dorma (“Chita”) and Vicente Ridon, the Filipino couple charged with crimes related to the production …

The Eagle Has Landed

If you are ever lucky enough to see a wedge-tailed eagle in flight, you are in for a truly awe-inspiring treat. These magnificent birds are the largest bird of …

10 More Reasons the Manila Zoo Should Close

Animals at the Manila Zoo are housed in small barren cages that can’t compare to their natural habitats. Many exhibit neurotic behavior, such as constantly pacing, swaying their heads, …