Meet the team

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Our dedicated team of staff, trustees and patrons come from a strong background in animal protection, welfare and conservation.

Supported by researchers and investigators who are experts in their field and a dedicated team of volunteers, our team works to protect the often forgotten animals suffering in captivity.

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THE BIG GIVE CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE 2018

Join us for The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2018! Between the 27th November and midday on the 4th December, your donation to Freedom for Animals could be DOUBLED. Get the date in your diary to support our work to end the suffering of wild animals in circuses, across the UK. With you by our side, we will end cruelty under the big top once and for all!
End festive events using animals as props

All the ways you can take action
Wales launches public consultation on animal circus ban

Public consultation launched on animal circus ban in Wales
A step forward for animals: mobile zoos must be licensed

From 1st October 2018 mobile zoos will now have to be licensed. After years of campaigning this matter has finally been taken seriously by the Government.

10 facts about zoos

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

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

Animals including camel, zebra, horses and dogs continue to be exploited in circuses in the UK.
Aquariums

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

From 1957 to now
Mission

Our Mission
Pet trade

Monkeys, skunks, crocodiles, hedgehogs and porcupines. These are just some of the many different species traded in the UK as ‘exotic pets’.
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.
UPDATE: Sea Life to rehome whales to sanctuary

But the whale shows continue in front of crowds

Fund a campaigner to fight for animals

Fund an animal campaigner! Reindeer, penguins, owls and other animals are used as props in festive events. Paraded through city centres and shopping centres, the animals are exposed to crowds of people, loud noises and bright lights. Help fund a campaigner to fight this cruel industry, by donating today. Read more

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Zoo gorillas 'face castration so they are easier to keep'

In response to the natural behaviours displayed by gorillas in captivity, zoos are choosing to put them under the knife to make them behave. Read more