Freedom for Animals Blog

Summer is a time to get outside, explore and enjoy the longer days. But for animals in zoos, the busy season means more crowds, more noise and more days spent on display. Zoos are often promoted as fun, educational days out. Yet behind the signs, enclosures and ticket sales are individual animals who have no choice about being there. They are not there for a day out. They are th...

Every year, hundreds of thousands of animals live and die behind the gates of Britain’s zoos. From majestic elephants and prowling big cats to tiny amphibians and exotic birds, they all have one thing in common: their lives are measured in spreadsheets, not in freedom and quality of life. Zoos often claim they are conservation sanctuaries, protecting threatened species and...

What’s the issue? Fireworks are sold as harmless fun. They’re not. Sudden bangs and flashes cause fear and confusion for animals who cannot predict or escape the noise. Debris and chemicals fall back to earth. The harm doesn’t end when the smoke clears. How fireworks harm animals Animals held captive in zoos Fireworks harm animals held captive in zoos through ...