An Australian zoo credited with saving 7 native species from extinction aims to continue its vital work by rewilding a 3,050-acre tract of farmland. The aim of planting a Box-Gum tree fores across the cleared land that would act as a corridor to help connect existing wildlife habitats. The Taronga Zoo Conservation Society (TZCS) then […]
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Petition: Investigate New Zealand Zoo’s Lion Killings Now
A privately-owned zoo in New Zealand, operating under the name “Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary,” recently shut down. And when it did so, its leaders decided to kill off two of its oldest lions, saying it would be too complicated to relocate them. Sign the petition to demand an investigation into this zoo’s actions and to demand […]
Argentina’s Forgotten Zoo Animals Finally Get a Second Chance
Years after Argentina’s notorious Luján Zoo was shut down, the surviving animals — lions, tigers, and bears — are finally being rescued from heartbreaking neglect. According to ABC News, global animal welfare group Four Paws has stepped in to provide urgent veterinary care and relocate the remaining wildlife to sanctuaries where they can finally roam […]
Petition: Denmark Zoo Feeding Unwanted Pets to Lions Must Be Shut Down
A zoo in Denmark is trying to turn “unwanted pets” into food for the captive predators in their facilities. It is asking the public to consider if they have any unwanted pets – especially small horses, rabbits, chickens, and guinea pigs – and to then donate those pets to the zoo. Sign the petition to […]
Zoo Closes Amid Longstanding Animal Welfare Concerns
A British zoo with a troubled history of animal welfare issues has announced its closure after years of criticism and recent allegations of cruelty. Safari Zoo, located in Cumbria, faced years of scrutiny due to the deaths of hundreds of animals and disturbing incidents involving its wildlife. The zoo, previously known as South Lakes Safari […]
Parrots missing from London zoo found behind Cambridgeshire garden
London zoo‘s “critically endangered” missing parrots have been found 60 miles away behind a family’s garden in Cambridgeshire. The escaped birds were tracked down after numerous sightings from local residents, and were eventually found in the back garden of a family in Buckden. They flew away once more before being traced to a field and […]
Petition: Tell the Bronx Zoo to Provide Proof of Happy’s Health and Relocate Her to a Sanctuary
Happy the Elephant is a majestic Asian elephant who has lived in captivity almost her entire life. While she has been forced to live alone for the last 13 years in the Bronx Zoo, she has reportedly not been seen in public since July 2024, raising serious concerns about her health and well-being. Happy deserves […]
New Jersey Woman Charged for Attempting to Touch Tiger at Zoo
A New Jersey woman has been charged after being caught on video trying to touch a tiger at the Cohanzick Zoo in Bridgeton, New Jersey. Police identified the woman as Zyair Dennis, 24, from Millville. She faces a charge of defiant trespassing following the incident that took place on August 20, 2024. According to authorities, […]