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  1. Campaigns
  2. Shine a Light

Shine a Light

Thousands of animals are kept in captivity in zoos, aquariums, mobile zoos and other entertainment industries.

Many of these animals become lost in the numbers, just one of a group of fish, birds or other animals spending their days in tanks and cages. Very few have their story told and their life experience shared, their lives are hidden in the shadows. To be able to work for the rights of these animals, we need people to know them and connect with them as individuals.

Here we shine a light on these individuals, by sharing their stories.

Josh

Josh

Josh the monkey, a victim of the pet trade. Read our investigation into his sad story, published March 2018. Read more

Published: 26th March, 2018

Updated: 10th July, 2023

Author: Nic OBrien

Nigel

Nigel

Nigel the puma, a victim of the media industry Read more

Published: 25th March, 2018

Updated: 30th March, 2018

Author: Nic OBrien

Sasha

Sasha

Sasha the meerkat, a victim of the mobile zoo industry. Read more

Published: 23rd March, 2018

Updated: 18th June, 2021

Author: Nic OBrien

Lulu

Lulu

Lulu the turtle, victim of the aquarium industry Read more

Published: 23rd March, 2018

Updated: 3rd October, 2022

Author: Nic OBrien

Kate

Kate

Kate the elephant, a victim of the zoo industry Read more

Published: 23rd March, 2018

Updated: 9th August, 2022

Author: Nic OBrien

Zaire

Zaire

Zaire the gorilla, a victim of the zoo industry Read more

Published: 23rd March, 2018

Updated: 5th June, 2020

Author: Nic OBrien

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10 facts about zoos

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

Published: 2nd November, 2017

Updated: 7th April, 2022

Set Up a Monthly Gift

Set Up a Monthly Gift

Join our community of monthly donors helping to create a world where all animals are free.

Our Freedom Champions are a dedicated group of monthly givers united to free animals from exploitation, harm and captivity. They are people just like you joining forces to help give animals a positive future.

Thank you!

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Published: 29th October, 2018

Updated: 17th October, 2023

Author: Nic OBrien

Take action! New petition now live to stop the new zoo in Trowell!

Take action! New petition now live to stop the new zoo in Trowell!

Please help to stop these plans from being approved. Read more

Published: 16th March, 2023

Updated: 16th October, 2023

Author: Laura Walton

No More Zoo Secrets

No More Zoo Secrets

Join us in demanding transparency from the zoo and aquarium industry that holds thousands of animals captive across the UK. - 8th April 2023 Read more

Published: 8th April, 2023

Updated: 16th October, 2023

Author: Isobel McNally

Help birds of prey by supporting our Tether and Torment campaign

Help birds of prey by supporting our Tether and Torment campaign

Donate to our matched funding appeal and your gift could be DOUBLED Read more

Published: 11th October, 2023

Updated: 28th November, 2023

Author: Laura Tomlinson

Victory! Wrexham Council Refuse Permission for a new Reindeer Farm

Victory! Wrexham Council Refuse Permission for a new Reindeer Farm

Local authority planners found the proposed development of a new reindeer farm to be hazardous to the environment. Read more

Published: 8th November, 2023

Author: Isobel McNally

Take Action to Save Reindeer in London!

Take Action to Save Reindeer in London!

Freedom for Animals needs you to stop the exploitation of Reindeer in Mayfair, London this November. Read more

Published: 17th November, 2023

Author: Isobel McNally

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