Ending the Use of Animals for Entertainment

Join us for an insightful panel discussion delving into the hidden trauma animals suffer at the
hands of the animal entertainment industries.

Laura from Freedom for Animals, Molly from PETA and Michelle from Animal Rising, will join
together to discuss the harsh conditions and unethical practices of zoos, marine parks, and the
horse racing industry, to shed light on the animal exploitation that occurs within these industries,
and what we can do to help animals who are so cruelly affected by them.

The panel will examine the ethical issues surrounding animal captivity and the physical and
psychological impacts on animals used for public entertainment. From the restrictive enclosures
and forced performances in zoos and marine parks, to the dangerous and gruelling conditions of
horse racing, we will discuss the devastating realities these animals face daily, and how close
we are to making them a thing of the past.

The ultimate aim of this discussion is to raise awareness, challenge perceptions, and inspire
action, so we can’t wait to see you there! Together, as a movement, we can effectively help
animals and fight for their freedom.

Takeaways

”To highlight the core ways in which animals are used in the entertainment industries, how our collective work can end animal suffering, and why it should be a focus in the AR movement.”

Calls to Action

Protest your local zoo or circus – join the Freedom for Animals workshop on Sunday to find out more!
Head to the Freedom for Animals website to take action against zoos and aquariums today! https://www.freedomforanimals.org.uk/Pages/Category/take-action
Take action against the horse racing industry by following Animal Rising’s work on the issue! https://www.animalrising.org/
Join PETA and their campaign to get TUI to drop selling tickets for cruel marine parks abroad! https://secure.peta.org.uk/page/31471/action/1
Read and share the new Freedom for Animals report into the suffering of animals used in UK circuses, called ‘Lives Left Behind’! https://www.freedomforanimals.org.uk/action-lives-left-behind

Further Resources

PETA UK blog on their campaign to get TUI to cease the selling of orca exploitation: https://www.peta.org.uk/blog/tui/
Animal Rising Horse Racing Summary: https://www.animalrising.org/post/horse-racing-a-summary-from-animal-rising
Freedom for Animals website which has detailed information on the many ways in which animals are used in zoos, aquariums, mobile zoos and circuses: https://www.freedomforanimals.org.uk/
Freedom for Animals aquarium report, A Study of the Conservation Status of
Species Held in British Aquariums: https://www.freedomforanimals.org.uk/aquariums-and-conservation-in-great-britain
PETA UK marine parks campaign work in focus: https://tinyurl.com/395znmbr

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