Animals Used for Entertainment

Exposed: Major Animal Supplier to Film and TV Businesses

Birds & Animals Unlimited provides animals for use in films, television shows, and advertisements, including Harry Potter, The Hangover, Marley and Me, Game of Thrones, and Pirates of the …

Tiger Tied Up so People Can Sit on Animal for Selfies

In this viral video, trainers at an animal circus in China can be seen tying up a tiger for visitors to ride on and take photographs with.

R.I.P. Tilikum—Dead After Three Decades of Misery

Tilikum—the “star” of Blackfish—is dead, following decades of exploitation in the marine-mammal abusement industry.

Dogs Killed in Filipino Movie ‘Oro’

Oro, a film entry in the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), includes a scene in which a dog is slaughtered. Killing dogs is not entertainment—it’s illegal.

Viral Video: ‘Christmas’ Penguins Dressed Up and Exploited as Photo Props in Japanese Park

Christmas is meant to be a time of compassion and cheer. But for the penguins in this Japanese park, it’s one of exploitation and abuse.

VICTORY! Domino’s Japan Cancels Plans to Use Reindeer to Deliver Pizza

A big thank you to PETA Asia members and supporters who urged Domino’s Japan to cancel this cruel plan.

Japanese Ice Rink Horror: 5,000 Fish Frozen into Ice

Space World, a Japanese amusement park, was forced to close a bizarre attraction that featured an ice-skating rink with 5,000 animals frozen into the ice after furious online comments.

North Korean Zoo Forces Chimpanzee to Smoke 20 Cigarettes a Day

There is nothing natural about watching a chimpanzee smoke or gawking at other animals behind bars, whether they are forced to perform tricks or not.

TripAdvisor Stops Selling Tickets to Animal ‘Attractions’

The world’s largest travel site no longer endorses elephant rides, tiger encounters, and “swim with dolphins” excursions that put wild and endangered animals, and travelers, at risk.

A Day in the Life of a Monkey in the Chinese Circus Industry

Chained by the neck, yanked around, and confined to tiny cages: This is what life is like for monkeys in the circus industry.