Articles Archive

Animal Legal Defense Fund Responds to SeaWorld

While SeaWorld doubles down on yet another bad decision for its public image and for the animals in its care, the Animal Legal Defense Fund will consider all of its available legal options to ensure that the breeding ban condition remains in effect.

October 16, 2015 Press Release

Meet the Pro Bono Legal Team Who Helped ALDF Take on the King Kong Zoo

In this continuing series of spotlights, ALDF salutes attorneys Amanda Groves and Elizabeth Ireland, and paralegal Kristen Parsons.

October 15, 2015 Pro Bono Spotlight

Calif. Coastal Commission Protects Orcas by Imposing Animal Legal Defense Fund Suggested Conditions on SeaWorld’s Expansion Plans

Commission conditions permit approval on end of SeaWorld San Diego’s breeding program.

October 9, 2015 Press Release

Update from the Legislative Affairs Program

It has been a busy year for our Legislative Affairs Department!

October 7, 2015 News

Animal Protection Group Files USDA Request to Revoke Traveling Circus Act License

Today, Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a request with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for investigation of Orlando, Florida-based PM Productions Entertainment, Inc. and its owner, Robert Mullen for violations of the Animal Welfare Act.

August 27, 2015 Press Release

Born Free USA and Animal Rescue League of Iowa File Second Petition to Strengthen Roadside Zoo Oversight in Iowa

August 26, 2015 Press Release

Despite Repeat Animal Welfare Violations, Dirk Arthur Show Proceeding at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino

Animal Legal Defense Fund and local celebrity, Stephen Sorrentino, offer help to end use of big cats in Vegas magic act

August 19, 2015 Press Release

Teaming Up with Las Vegas Entertainer Stephen Sorrentino to Urge Illusionist Dirk Arthur to Make Big Cats Disappear from His Magic Show Once and For All!

Dirk Arthur is no stranger to controversy.

August 19, 2015 News

Legally Brief: Animals in Entertainment

Barnum bought Jumbo the elephant from the London Zoo in 1882 and had her shipped across the Atlantic so he could haul her across the country in chains as a spectacle for profit.

Legally Brief

Hearing Tomorrow on Cricket Hollow Zoo License

Federal Court orders hearing on Animal Legal Defense Fund’s lawsuit under Endangered Species Act.

August 5, 2015 Press Release