Parque Dois Irmaos (Brazil) – and an unlikely Bonaparte
An insight into Wild Welfare’s work helping zoo animals in Brazil, with an update from our field director Dave Morgan’s latest trip... Read More
Why circuses are never good for animal welfare
There’s nothing natural about monkeys riding bicycles, a muzzled polar bear standing on its hind legs singing into a microphone or a... Read More
Cuddling cats – the rise in desire for human-animal interaction
There’s plenty of information out there strong in its belief that people having a memorable experience with an animal in a captive... Read More
Buenos Aires zoo to close
Buenos Aires has announced plans to close down its 140-year-old zoo, arguing that keeping wild animals in captivity and on display is... Read More
Jaguar dies at Olympic torch ceremony
A jaguar featured at an Olympic torch ceremony has been killed. Manaus the jaguar lost his life after he became scared during... Read More
Hanako the Elephant
Last weekend, the death of Hanako the elephant at Inokashira Zoo in Japan was reported. She was old even by wild elephant... Read More
Can we talk about animal emotions now?
Lately, more and more discussions have been had around animals having complex, intelligent emotions and the implications of this. In fact, various... Read More
Providing support to JAZA members
We’re pleased that the Japanese Zoo and Aquarium Association (JAZA) is sharing our Core Fundamentals in Animal Welfare with its members. This document... Read More
GrandView Aquarium Concerns
Wild Welfare is deeply concerned at the reportedly poor animal welfare conditions in an aquarium in China. The current enclosure sizes and... Read More
Thank you Winton Foundation!
We’re delighted that the Winton Foundation for the Welfare of Bears is supporting our bear park project in Japan – raising awareness... Read More