World Animal Protection US
We move the world to protect animals.
Our blog posts will focus on sharing our research, stories, and progress towards improving the lives of animals across the world.
Animal Cruelty Rankings Revealed: Which Travel Companies Are Fueling or Fighting It?
Airbnb, Tripadvisor, Expedia, and other world-leading travel companies have been ranked for their commitment to animal welfare, in our new report – the first...
A Day in the Life of a Bear Sanctuary Manager
Meet ‘Papa Bear’, also known as Florin Tiçușan, the hardworking manager of the bear sanctuary in the Carpathian Mountains, Romania. This beautiful haven for...
Documentary: Former Dolphin Trainer Reveals Hidden Cruelty Behind the Industry
An ex-trainer exposes the lies the dolphin industry tells to make tourists content with animal cruelty – and to make money.
Former Trainer Shares Heartbreaking Story of Makaiko the Dolphin
I met Makaiko the dolphin while working as a marine mammal trainer at an attraction in Mexico in 2001, 19 years ago. This is the story of his life performing ...
The Myth of the Domesticated Elephant
You may hear people describe elephants in captivity as "domesticated", especially people from elephant entertainment venues–but this word is misleading.
