Global wildlife tourism
Wildlife
Tens of thousands of wild animals are being beaten, chained and abused, all for the sake of entertaining tourists. Don’t add to their misery.
World Animal Protection UK
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We’re fighting to end the abuse and exploitation of wild animals, and protect their homes and their lives.
By raising awareness of the issues and inspiring people to campaign with us, we’re building a future where all wild animals live safely in abundant natural environments.
The scale of the challenge is huge. But if we work together, we can change the way the world works for wild animals – for good.
Wildlife
Tens of thousands of wild animals are being beaten, chained and abused, all for the sake of entertaining tourists. Don’t add to their misery.
Wildlife
Brands are still making products from wild animals’ skin, fur and feathers. And most major fashion events allow this on their catwalks. Let’s stop fashion brands profiting from cruelty.
Wildlife
Every day, thousands of animals are forced into the multi-billion pound global trade in wildlife. They’re sold as pets, used for traditional medicine, killed for food or fashion. Wild animals don’t belong to us, they belong in the wild.
Wildlife
Millions of animals are suffering in captivity in homes across the UK. Royal pythons, bearded dragons, tree frogs, African grey parrots, sugar gliders and many more species have complex needs that can’t be met in our homes.
Wildlife
Right now, thousands of elephants around the world are suffering in the name of tourism - but it doesn’t have to be this way.
Wildlife
Trophy hunting treats wild animals as commodities, fuelling a cruel and unsustainable industry. There is an urgent call to action to phasing out this blood sport once and for all.
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