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Aquariums

Aquatic animals deserve freedom

Aquatic animals deserve freedom

Aquatic animals suffer in aquariums. Help fight for their freedom. Read more

Published: 25th May, 2026

Author: laura tomlinson

Take the Pledge to Boycott Merlin Attractions

Take the Pledge to Boycott Merlin Attractions

Sea Life Aquariums are owned by Merlin Entertainments - take the pledge not to visit ANY of their attractions while they hold animals captive. Read more

Published: 14th February, 2025

Updated: 26th March, 2026

Author: Isobel McNally

Take Action! Free the Sea Life Penguins

Take Action! Free the Sea Life Penguins

Sign our petition to demand that Sea Life/Merlin Entertainments free the gentoo penguins from their basement prison, contact your MP to support the EDM! Read more

Published: 24th September, 2024

Updated: 26th March, 2026

Author: Isobel McNally

Aquariums and Conservation in Great Britain: Our Report Reveals All

Aquariums and Conservation in Great Britain: Our Report Reveals All

A report detailing the conservation status of fish, amphibians and reptiles in aquariums in Great Britain. Read our investigation, published August 2021. Read more

Published: 20th August, 2021

Updated: 9th April, 2026

Author: Maddy taylor

Exposed: Abnormal Behaviours are Rife in Aquariums in England

Exposed: Abnormal Behaviours are Rife in Aquariums in England

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Published: 16th August, 2021

Updated: 17th September, 2021

Author: Maddy taylor

Take the pledge for sea animals!

Take the pledge for sea animals!

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Published: 20th July, 2020

Author: Nic OBrien

Aquariums

Aquariums

Animals in aquariums are taken from the wild and forced to live in tiny tanks. Read more

Published: 2nd November, 2017

Updated: 24th June, 2026

Author:

Sea Lies

Sea Lies

Sea Lies is a detailed investigation into the operation of the UK’s largest chain of aquariums, Sea Life, uncovering suffering and lies. Published in April 2014. Read more

Published: 1st April, 2014

Updated: 28th September, 2023

Author: Isobel McNally

Aquatic Zoos

Aquatic Zoos

Aquatic Zoos is the title of Freedom for Animals' investigation into UK aquariums' practices and conditions. Published in June 2004 Read more

Published: 1st June, 2004

Author: Isobel McNally

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  • SEA LIFE Penguin Campaign

    SEA LIFE Penguin Campaign

    Fourteen penguins are currently being held in a windowless enclosure in SEA LIFE London.

  • Another season of circus cruelty has begun

    Another season of circus cruelty has begun

    Help us to take action against animal circuses!

  • Take action against animal circuses in the UK

    Take action against animal circuses in the UK

  • Merlin Commits to End Gentoo Penguin Breeding in the UK

    Merlin Commits to End Gentoo Penguin Breeding in the UK

    Read the statement from FFA, BFF and PETA here

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  • 10 facts about zoos

    10 facts about zoos

    Here are ten facts about zoos that you need to know...

  • Zoos

    Zoos

    Animals in zoos are denied a life of freedom. A cage can never be their home.

  • Zoos neither educate nor empower children

    Zoos neither educate nor empower children

  • Aquariums

    Aquariums

    Animals in aquariums are taken from the wild and forced to live in tiny tanks.

  • Top 5 reasons safari parks are no better than other zoos

    Top 5 reasons safari parks are no better than other zoos

  • Top ten reasons NOT to visit Europe’s “Top Ten Zoos”

    Top ten reasons NOT to visit Europe’s “Top Ten Zoos”

    We take an alternative look at Europe’s “Top Ten” zoos suggest why you should give them, and any other business which holds animals captive for money, a wide berth

  • Take Action! Free the Sea Life Penguins

    Take Action! Free the Sea Life Penguins

    Sign our petition to demand that Sea Life/Merlin Entertainments free the gentoo penguins from their basement prison, contact your MP to support the EDM!

  • Animal circuses, animal suffering

    Animal circuses, animal suffering

    In this article we look at transport & life on the road, training, the performances themselves, the ethics, the scientific research, escapes, how it is legal for a circus to beat an elephant with an iron bar. We ask whether this is a relic of the not so distant past, highlight some incidents and look at the legacy of deaths.

  • Circuses

    Circuses

    Animals including horses and dogs continue to be exploited in circuses in the UK.

  • Marmosets Continue to Suffer at Manchester Pet Shop

    Marmosets Continue to Suffer at Manchester Pet Shop

    Monkeys continue to be bought and sold as new Bill announced to outlaw the practice.

10 facts about zoos

10 facts about zoos

Here are ten facts about zoos that you need to know... Read more

Published: 2nd November, 2017

Updated: 9th April, 2026

Free the Penguins from Sea Life London

Free the Penguins from Sea Life London

Fourteen Gentoo penguins currently live in the basement of Sea Life London. Read about the campaign here. Read more

Published: 1st September, 2025

Updated: 24th June, 2026

Author: Laura Walton

New Tether and Torment Investigation Video Launch!

New Tether and Torment Investigation Video Launch!

Filmed undercover across 3 UK bird of prey centres Read more

Published: 28th November, 2025

Updated: 8th April, 2026

Author: Laura Walton

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