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Protecting Captive Orcas (Florida)
Would prohibit breeding captive orcas, prohibit the transport of orcas into Florida, and that any public displays must be strictly educational. -
2016-2018: Captive Wild Animals
Illegal trafficking in rare and exotic wild animals is a $10 to $20 billion-a-year business, the profits of which come at the expense of broken families and countless injured and/or dead animals. -
As SeaWorld’s CEO Joel Manby Steps Down—What Will Become of His Corporate Policy Promises?
Two years ago, SeaWorld promised that this current generation of captive orcas would be the last.February 28, 2018 Press Release -
Summer/Fall 2017 New Voices in Animal Law Writing Contest: Emily Bowen
Emily Bowen, at Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, is the winner of our first New Voices in Animal Law Writing Contest!October 30, 2017 Student Chapters -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Responds to Death of Kasatka the Orca
The Animal Legal Defense Fund is saddened to learn that Kasatka, yet another orca who has been suffering for years in captivity at SeaWorld has died.August 16, 2017 Press Release -
Is SeaWorld Secretly Fighting to Protect an Orca Breeding Program?
Representative Altman backtracks on support for Florida Orca Protection Act.July 28, 2017 News -
The Animal Legal Defense Fund Responds to Ringling Bros. Announcement to Close
The Animal Legal Defense Fund is celebrating the announcement that the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will shut down forever this May.January 15, 2017 Press Release -
The Animal Legal Defense Fund Responds to Tilikum’s Death
The Animal Legal Defense Fund is saddened yet unsurprised to learn that Tilikum, an orca held at SeaWorld and subject of the documentary “Blackfish” has died at age 36.January 6, 2017 Press Release -
California Passes Orca Protection Act
Last month, California became the second U.S. state to ban the use of bullhooks on elephants.September 16, 2016 Animal Law Update -
SeaWorld Drops Lawsuit Challenging Restrictions on Captive Orca Program
Lawsuit dropped after successful campaign led by the Animal Legal Defense Fund and Sea Shepherd.July 28, 2016 Press Release
