Ben Williamson
Hi, I'm Ben.
As Programs Director of World Animal Protection US, I oversee our four campaign areas: Wildlife. Not Entertainers., Exotic Pets, Pigs, and Chickens.
With nearly a decade spent working for animal protection groups in the UK and US, I have been interviewed by virtually every national and international English-language broadcaster in the World.
My opeds have appeared in USA Today, Newsweek, The Independent, and the International Business Times among others.
My areas of expertis include animals in entertainment, exotic pets, factory farming, vegetarian/ vegan issues, cruelty to animals, and humane education.
My blogs will detail our work to protect animals across all of our program areas.
Why We Do What We Do
One of the questions we get asked the most often is why we are not a vegetarian or vegan advocacy organization. It’s a good question—surely we can help more...
The G20 Heard Your Message. Here’s What’s Next.
Last weekend’s G20 Leaders’ Summit marked a significant milestone in World Animal Protection’s campaign to End the Wildlife Trade.
Big Cat Public Safety Act Passes House Vote
Late last night H.R. 1380, The Big Cat Public Safety Act, took one big step closer to becoming law. The bill introduced by Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL-5) passed a...
How the US Plays a Role in the Global Wildlife Trade
World Animal Protection’s campaign urging G20 leaders to End the Wildlife Trade is nearing a pivotal inflection point, as we approach the November 21 G20...
Keeping Wild Animals in Captivity Is Not Conservation. Here's Why.
While some captive animal venues tout their conservation efforts, their main focus is profiting off the backs of animals for entertainment. The majority of...
