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Our Impact for Animals

Our work and your support leads to meaningful change for animals.

For over 75 years, World Animal Protection has been moving the world to protect animals, and we aren’t stopping any time soon. Learn how your support brings us closer to ending animal cruelty and suffering. Forever.

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2025 by the Numbers

79¢ 200,000+ 41
of every dollar raised is spent on programs Supporter actions taken, such as petitions and messages to policymakers Engaging meetings with corporate leadership and US legislators
4 1,900+ 11
Groundbreaking research reports published, such as The Ground Beneath Joyce. Supporters engaging in community activities such as webinars and challenges Policies formally introduced or passed, such as the West Hollywood Retail Pet Sales Ban.

Recent Wins for Animals

Phitsanulok elephant sanctuary in Thailand.

A New Beginning for Elephants in Phitsanulok

Tourism News

With your support, Elephant Forest Phitsanulok transformed from a traditional elephant camp into a true sanctuary, where elephants can finally live free from exploitation.

Explore This Transformation
cecilia released into the wild

Cecília Appears with Cub after Re-Release Into Wild

Life After Rescue

Cecília was initially rescued as an orphan in 2021 and re-released into the wild in 2023 after rehabilitation thanks to our partnership with the Orphans of Fire Project. In 2025, she was spotted with a newborn cub!

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Betta fishes in plastic containers on a pet store shelf.

West Hollywood Pet Sale Ban

Victory for Animals

In 2025, we worked alongside the city of West Hollywood to pass the most comprehensive pet store sales ban in the nation, which prohibits the sale of mammals, birds, fishes, reptiles, amphibians, arachnids, and even hermit crabs.

Read More about the Ban
A tiger in jungle water.

Give Monthly

As a Wild Side member, your support will be put to work every day of the year to end the systems that allow so many animals to suffer.

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Learn More About Our Work

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Donate Now

Help protect wild and farmed animals around the world.

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Our Campaign History

Check out some of our past and long-standing initiatives!

A lion in the wild.

Annual Reports and Financials

Learn how we utilize your support to help save animals.

Recent Reports

Bear in cage.

Bred for Profit

2024 REPORT

Our new report reveals that at least 5.5 billion wild animals are bred specifically to be used in cruel industries each year.

Explore the Report
Joyce in her enclosure at Six Flags 2025.

The Ground Beneath Joyce

What Science Reveals About Her Captivity at Six Flags

We partnered with Terrapin Sensing and the University of Maryland Department of Geology to measure the intensity and sources of ground shaking around Joyce’s enclosure.

Access the Report

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