Animals Used for Entertainment

Gajraj the Elephant’s Journey to Freedom After 51 Years

After PETA India’s campaign to free Gajraj garnered more than 200,000 supporters, he has finally reached his new home.

VIDEO: Penguin Kicked, Slapped by Worker at Chinese Mall

The cruelty occurred at a popular shopping center in China, where two birds were held captive in a glass enclosure in an attempt to attract shoppers during midyear sales.

Tiger Meat, Tiger Wine, and Bear Paw Served in Laos’ Restaurants

Find out what the tigers in your vacation selfies could have to do with it.

Victory: PETA India Campaign Frees Chained Elephant Gajraj After Over 50 Years of Neglect

After more than five decades of being chained, Gajraj, has finally been rescued.

Shocking: Stones Thrown at Sleeping Hippo to Get the Animal’s Attention at Chinese Zoo

It’s not surprising that zookeepers & visitors have so little respect for animals when the actual establishments themselves act against the interest of the animals they supposedly care for.

Helpless Donkey Mauled to Death by Tigers at China Zoo

You won’t believe what caused this death.

Elephant in Captivity Kills Zoo Trainer

Rari, a 40-year-old female elephant held captive at Adventure World in Japan, has been imprisoned at the park since it opened in 1978—nearly all her life.

Crocodile Attacks Man in Circus Show

This incident is yet another example of why animals don’t belong in circuses.

PHOTOS: What Does Tiger Temple Look Like Now?

Tiger Temple is still open, and these images show the environment that tigers were forced to live in.

Tiger Shot Dead After Man Enters Enclosure at Zoo

Yet again, captivity has taken an animal’s life.