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.
COVID-19 – World Animal Protection's Response
In these uncertain times, most of us are self-isolating and practicing social distancing for the good of others. As we pass the time in our homes, it's natural...
What The Television And Film Industries Don't Tell You About Captive Wild Animals
Americans are very used to seeing animals on the big screen. Whether it's Marcel the monkey from "Friends" or Keiko the orca from "Free Willy," many of us have...
Fast food’s love of plant-based meat saves a quarter million animals per year
Saving animals is what counts.
Victory for birds!
Today, the New York City Council voted overwhelmingly to adopt a ban on the sale and provision of foie gras within city limits.
What’s in a name? Lessons from the Good Food Conference
As the burgeoning alternative meat industry takes shape, many of the conversations taking place around the conference focused on what to call various new...
