Yet another application for a new zoo, this time in Nottinghamshire

Another application for a new zoo was submitted earlier this year. A man named Mr Oliver, who already has a backyard zoo, has submitted plans to Broxtowe Council to build on yet more greenbelt land, this time in the nearby village of Trowell.

His current facility holds captive four lions, a puma, tapir, capybara, otters, and squirrel monkeys (some of whom are pregnant).

Thanks to you we have been able to object to these plans and call for them to stop!

Mr Oliver also has a history of controversial issues surrounding him. In 2018 an employee was attacked by a captive puma due to insufficient health and safety management, and he has bred the lions in breach of his DWA licence.

This new zoo project is being promoted as a sanctuary, yet it will be anything but. It will include a restaurant, spa, and guest cabins, alongside many animal enclosures. The term “sanctuary” is quite simply being used as a marketing tool and animals will be taken from other zoos as his promotional materials explain.

TAKE ACTION!

This action will be ongoing until later in the year and we need as many people as possible to stand up and be counted, so if you haven’t had chance to yet, please sign and share our petition today: https://chng.it/sVdbVpnn

We must show Mr Oliver that new zoos are not wanted in 2023!

You’ve been hitting the streets, for animals!

Many groups have been selflessly carrying out demonstrations this year; taking a stand for animals and calling for the closures of notoriously poor zoos and aquariums. Dedicated and inspirational activists in Cumbria have been visiting South Lakes Zoo to hold regular protests to raise public awareness on the truth behind the zoo’s con-servation lies.

The amazing group ‘Close Sealife’ are also continuing their dedicated fight for animals held at Brighton Sea Life and protesting for the release of incarcerated green sea turtles Lulu and Gulliver. The group regularly attends demonstrations outside this aquarium - and we are so grateful for all they do for animals!

Since our investigation into London Sea Life, a number of brilliant activists are now holding regular demonstrations to raise public awareness of how the animals are suffering there daily.

Without you none of this would be possible. Your help ensures that we can offer groups

Thanks to you, we have been getting out and about with our message too!

This year, thanks to you, we have been able to head out to a number of vegan fairs and new events, to raise awareness of the suffering human entertainment causes animals, and to speak to people about our work.

Brighton VegFest was first on our list, and what a magical event it was! It was absolutely brilliant to talk about our goals for animal freedom, but also and individuals support and campaign materials for these actions!

More demonstrations carried out across the UK this year. What an amazing bunch of dedicated people who are all fighting for the same thing… the freedom of all animals! Thank you!

We appreciate the work of these grassroots activists so much. Thank you to each and every one of you who are taking time to fight for animal freedom!

TAKE ACTION!

If you are interested in joining any of these protests, please get in touch and we can link you up with your local group. info@freedomforanimals.org.uk to meet new supporters and to reconnect with ones who have loyally supported us for many years.

We also attended the brilliant Tyneside Music and Vegan Festival in Newcastle, which was an absolute pleasure. We truly value every Freedom Champion, donor, activist, volunteer, and supporter, so to have the chance to meet some of you in person is so important to us.

Thank you to the wonderful volunteers that also made these events (and more) happen!

We will also be attending other events throughout the year, if you are at any please come and say hi!