Animals in the wild

We work around the globe to protect and keep wild animals where they belong.

From the seas to the deserts, wild animals face the ongoing threat of cruelty and abuse. Bears are captured and forced to fight dogs. Marine mammals, such as whales and dolphins, get trapped in discarded fishing gear. Wild animals are traded as exotic pets.

Our work

Long-lasting genuine change is possible, which is why we move governments and communities worldwide to protect wild animals. By supporting our campaigns, you can help to keep wild animals safe and wild.

Exotic pet

Fighting the deadly exotic pet trade to keep wild animals where they belong – in the wild

Wildlife. Not Entertainers campaign

No animal should be abused for entertainment

The case against marine mammals in captivity

Marine mammals are perfectly evolved to live and flourish in their wild ocean home, not in a concrete tank

Sea Change campaign: tackling ghost fishing gear

Protecting sea animals from 'ghost' fishing gear

End the use of bear bile in Asian medicine

The bear bile industry causes intense, unjustified suffering to bears

End bear dancing

Help stop bears being cruelly exploited for tourist entertainment

End bear baiting

Help tackle the cruel blood \"sport\" of bear baiting

Giving bears new lives

Protecting bears from cruelty for over 20 years

turtles, cayman island, cayman turtle farm,

There is no humane way to farm sea turtles

Civet coffee: campaigning for cage-free

Sold as a luxury, caged civet coffee causes huge suffering

tiger

Learn the five principles that form our stance on animals in zoos

Animals in tourism: our five principles

Read our key principles on animals used in tourism