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Challenging Cricket Hollow Zoos Treatment of Endangered Lions (2016)
In 2016, while the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s first case against Cricket Hollow Zoo was still pending, we filed our second lawsuit against Cricket Hollow based on violations of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) after African…
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Animal Legal Defense Fund Lawsuit Shuts Down Inhumane Pennsylvania Roadside Zoo
Animals are moved to rescue facilities.August 29, 2016 Press Release -
Two Imperiled African Lions—Jonwah And Njjarra—Receive Critical Veterinary Care After Rescue From Iowa Zoo
Press invited to the wild animal sanctuary on Thursday, August 11, 2016.August 10, 2016 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Proposes Clarifications to Strengthen Federal Animal Welfare Act
Animal Legal Defense Fund submits petition for rulemaking to the USDA proposing amendments to the AWA.July 19, 2016 Press Release -
Urging OSHA and USDA to investigate zookeeper death
On April 15, 2016, zookeeper Stacey Konwiser was attacked and killed by a tiger at the Palm Beach Zoo in West Palm Beach, Florida. Konwiser had been in a part of the enclosure where the tiger…
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The Animal Legal Defense Fund Calls on OSHA and USDA to Impose Maximum Penalties in Palm Beach Zookeeper’s Death
Death could have been prevented with appropriate safety measures.April 15, 2016 Press Release -
Animal Protection Groups Urge Dirk Arthur to Retire Big Cats From Las Vegas Magic Show
The Animal Legal Defense Fund and Keepers of the Wild Sanctuary offer assistance in rehoming big cats.March 29, 2016 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Sues Animaland Zoological Park Over Endangered Species Act Violations
Lawsuit also charges neglect under state regulations.March 9, 2016 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Scores First Victory in an Endangered Species Act Lawsuit on Behalf of Endangered Animals in Captivity
Sets precedent for captive endangered animals around the country.February 11, 2016 Press Release -
Legally Brief: Exotic Animals and the Law
States that do not set even minimal safety and animal welfare requirements for private ownership of captive wild animals are playing a dangerous game that too often results in tragedy both for the animals and for people.December 14, 2015 Legally Brief
