Long Island’s largest zoo, the Holtsville Ecology Center’s animal refuge, is officially shutting down after more than 40 years of operation. According to the New York Post, Brookhaven town officials confirmed that the taxpayer-funded facility, which has long faced alarming allegations of animal abuse and neglect, will close by March 2026. The roughly 100 animals […]
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Petition: Help Shut Down Zoo in England That Has a Long History of Animal Abuse and Neglect
More than 500 animals have died in just three years at South Lakes Safari Zoo in Cumbria, England. The harrowing images and stories from this facility reveal a horrifying pattern of neglect, abuse, and outright disregard for the lives of the animals entrusted to its care. This isn’t just a zoo – it’s a death […]
Yellowstone hit with allegations of animal abuse from group that claims its bear ‘sanctuary’ is not all it seems
controversial Idaho bear park is duping visitors into thinking it is a conservation charity and is only pretending to keep its animals for life, campaigners have claimed. Yellowstone Bear World is the only facility in the US where visitors are allowed to bottle-feed bear cubs. But guests who pay $75 for the privilege are being […]
Allegations of Animal Abuse Surface Against Petting Zoo in Long Island
The Sloth Encounters, an Islip, Long Island petting zoo has been accused of mistreating its animals by the Humane Society of the United States. The organization conducted an undercover investigation in November, revealing disturbing practices allegedly taking place within the establishment that offer educational experiences with a variety of animals, including sloths, capybaras, and kangaroos. […]