Circuses and Roadside Zoos

Take Action! The term “roadside zoos” is used to describe zoos that are unaccredited and where wild animals, such as lions, tigers, monkeys, and bears, are kept in small cages, fed inadequate food, provided with little mental stimulation, and deprived of necessary medical care. They suffer greatly in this barren existence. These zoos, while not ...
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Live Animal Markets

Take Action! Live animal markets are establishments that have live animals, such as chickens, goats, sheep, rabbits and ducks, and slaughter them on site for sale to consumers. These markets even exist in densely populated areas in New York City. Pursuant to our Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests, the Humane Society of New York ...
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