Animals in Entertainment

The animals are made to pull heavy loads all day long, surrounded by busy traffic, for the sake of tourism.

Authorities appear to be looking the other way, ignoring the suffering of the donkeys and mules and silently tolerating breaches of animal-welfare laws. This cruel “tradition” needs to end.

This list for National Zoo Awareness Day explores why zoos are unethical and negatively affect animals.

Activities in which kids are encouraged to paint ponies’ bodies have emerged as a cruel new birthday party trend.

Speak out against funfairs that offer live animals as “prizes”.

Elephants used in the country’s tourist trade often spend their entire lives in chains, forced to give rides day after day.

Champagne corks are popping at PETA today with the announcement that Thomas Cook will stop selling tickets to SeaWorld.

The actor and model is the face of PETA US’ “Break the Chains: Boycott SeaWorld” campaign ad, urging her fans to protest the infamous marine park.

Major improvements will be made at Petra that should have a positive impact on the lives of hundreds of working animals.

Around 150 horses die each year in the UK horse-racing industry, so Animal Aid is urging the government to set up an independent regulatory body to protect horses from abuse.