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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 -
Restricting SeaWorld’s Ability to Breed Orcas in California
On December 30, 2015, SeaWorld filed a lawsuit against the California Coastal Commission. The lawsuit challenged the Commission’s decision to condition approval of SeaWorld San Diego’s permit to modify its orca exhibit upon an express prohibition…
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SeaWorld Announces Captive Orca Program to be Phased Out
Animal Legal Defense Fund Executive Director Stephen Wells' StatementMarch 17, 2016 News -
Animal Legal Defense Fund and Sea Shepherd Conservation Society File Motion to Intervene in SeaWorld v. Calif. Coastal Commission Lawsuit
Organizations determined to prevent more orcas from suffering in captivity.February 29, 2016 Press Release -
Don’t Fall into the SeaWorld Spin Zone
Contrary to some of the misleading news reports yesterday, SeaWorld is not ending its orca show at the San Diego amusement park.November 10, 2015 News -
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 -
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
