Animals in the wild
Millions of wild animals are treated as commodities, ruthlessly exploited, and trapped in a life of suffering.
Our goal is to stop wild animals being cruelly exploited as commodities by changing the systems that allow this
At World Animal Protection we envision we envision a world where wildlife has the right to a wild life, free from cruel exploitation and thriving in an abundant, natural habitat that is humanely protected for the benefit of all.
Here’s what World Animal Protection is doing to achieve this ambitious goal:
- Uniting governments and businesses to end the wildlife trade.
- Moving the Canadian government to commit to curbing the commercial wildlife trade and to champion wildlife protection at global policy forums.
- Working to stop wild animals from being cruelly exploited as commodities for entertainment, Traditional Asian Medicine (TAM) or as exotic pets.
- Providing funding to sanctuaries to feed and care for rescued animals like bears and elephants.
You can help stop the cruel exploitation of innocent wildlife, solve the root causes of animal suffering and move governments, corporations and people to end animal cruelty.
Protect wild animals by advocating for change and by making wildlife-friendly choices
Latest news about our work to protect wildlife
Victory for seals: EU ban on seal products upheld after appeal
We're pleased that the World Trade Organization (WTO) has upheld a European Union ban on the import of seal products.
World Animal Protection partner Intrepid Travel announces end to elephant rides
The Australian tour operator, Intrepid Travel, is leading the way for animal protection in the tourism industry and encouraging tourists to take action and...
At long last...peace for Romanian bears
Thanks to your support, today we celebrate the official opening of our bear sanctuary in Romania, which provides a home to bears rescued from illegal captivity...