Beautiful Kiara2, rescued from Peru during ADI’s Operation Spirit of Freedom. Now she spends her days surrounded by family and enjoying the quiet amongst the trees at the ADIWS in South Africa. Donate: UK: act.ad-international.org/page/165318/... US: act.ad-international.org/page/167063/...

#ThrowbackThursday Today marks 11 years since ADI rescued David from a circus in Arequipa, Peru. He was handed over during our 2014 Operation Spirit of Freedom mission, following a nationwide ban on the use of wild animals in circuses. #ADIWildlifeSanctuary #StopCircusSuffering

For 7+ decades, animals have been sent into space with no legal protections. Laika died of overheating within hours. Chimpanzee Ham endured shocks & trauma. Animals are not disposable test subjects—they deserve respect, care & legal protection.

Tomas, napping in freedom!🦁Born in a circus in Guatemala, he was separated from brother Kimba. Now reunited, he naps peacefully in the grass, soaks up the sun and explores their 2.5-acre Avi Habitat. To help: UK: act.ad-international.org/page/165318/... US: act.ad-international.org/page/167063/...

A lioness illegally kept as a pet escaped in Thailand, attacking an 11-year-old boy and injuring a neighbor before being sedated. Wild animals are NOT pets or status symbols. ADI condemns all ownership — lions belong in the wild, not in homes. #EndPetTrade

Once trafficked from the wild, Otto was rescued from the pet trade in Lima. Now safe at Pilpintuwasi, Peru, he finally knows peace. A fallen tree damaged his home—please help us rebuild 💚US: act.ad-international.org/page/167889/... UK: act.ad-international.org/page/167896/...

Rescued from a circus cage in France, Coralie & Goliath arrived at ADIWS in May. Look how they have settled into their natural homeland. This is one of the images in our 2026 ADI Animal Rescue calendar raising funds to help support the care of our rescued animals. www.ad-international.org/store/

1 in 4 people live within 5km of fossil fuel sites – over 2B lives at risk from toxic air, polluted water & destroyed ecosystems. As COP30 begins, leaders must commit to a full, fair phase-out of fossil fuels & a just transition to clean energy for all. More: www.ad-international.org/conservation...

ADI and other attendees at the International Anti-Bullfighting Summit demonstrated today at the Congress of Deputies of Spain, in Madrid. The protest was against a recent decision to block the formal request for a debate about ending the ‘cultural heritage’ status of bullfighting.

Once cruelly hobbled in a South African township, Apollo now roams free at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary. His peaceful life is a reminder that every horse deserves freedom—not fear, pain, or “breaking.” Apollo’s story proves recovery and happiness are possible. #ADIWildlifeSanctuary

Jeff Goldblum says working on Wicked: For Good pushed him to give up meat, citing the film’s focus on compassion and how animals are treated in Oz. The sequel arrives this week. Co-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, both longtime plant-based eaters, share similar values.

Smith, one of the biggest lions at ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, now relaxes in the long grass of his 6-acre home in South Africa. Rescued from a circus in Peru, this gentle giant mane-free due to castration – now lives in peace, safety, and love. #AnimalRescue #ADIWildlifeSanctuary

In recent weeks many of us have seen the distress, injury and even death caused to pets and wildlife by fireworks. Support's growing for low- or no-noise options. ADI, with the Association for Firework Legislation Reform, urges change. Please sign & share: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/7381…

JAN’S BLOG. ADI President Jan Creamer looks back on the latest animal news from around the world in recent weeks jancreamer.com

Happening today: campaigners united to end bullfighting at the International Anti-bullfighting summit in Madrid. Yani Mateus, ADI Colombia, presenting about the successful campaign in Colombia which secured a ban on bullfighting.

#AnimalProtection #AnimalConservation #AnimalDefendersInternational 📩 To receive our campaign news and actions: bit.ly/sign-up-e-alert

Dhubiya’s Peaceful Paradise. Once a frightened cub left to fend for herself in the harsh Kuwait desert, Dhubiya now enjoys sunshine, open space, and safety at the ADIWS in South Africa. Rescued from the illegal pet trade, she thrives beside her brother Saif—free, cared for, and finally home.

Tensions at #COP30: Indigenous protesters stormed the summit in Belem demanding real action to protect the Amazon and their lands. Clashes left minor injuries as activists declared, “We can’t eat money.” Talks continue amid calls for Indigenous voices to be heard.

Each and every fox subjected to this environment and cruelty is a precious, fun-loving individual, sentient and capable of experiencing pain, fear, stress. Fur farms are dirty, cramped, and cruel. The intensive farming of ALL animals for their fur must be banned. Take action⬇️

No longer the small, nervous lioness rescued from the illegal pet trade in Kuwait, since her arrival at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa, Aziza has gained confidence and muscle. Aziza is the June star in our 2026 ADI Animal Rescue Calendar. 📆👇 www.ad-international.org/store/

#ThrowbackThursday🦁 14 years ago this week, the first Lion Ark raid (Nov 11, 2010) saw ADI & Bolivia enforce the world’s 1st ban on all circus animals. In 7 days, 7 circuses were raided, 29 lions & more rescued — a turning point that inspired bans & rescues across Latin America. #StopCircusSuffering

MISSING MISSISSIPPI MONKEYS. 8 escaped: 7 killed, 1 recovered. These monkeys are not laboratory tools but living breathing beings that want to be free. Animal experiments are unreliable, unethical, & unnecessary. #EndAnimalTesting 👉 UK: bit.ly/4eN4Udr US: bit.ly/47NsiW7

SASHA OFF FOR A CHECK-UP! Sasha has been coaxed into her travel crate for a hospital visit with Dr Caldwell. After being diagnosed with early cataracts, she’ll be thoroughly assessed, including by an ophthalmologist. This resilient lioness was rescued from a circus in Guatemala.

🦌 Reindeer don’t belong in Christmas grottos! ADI urges venues to stop using live reindeer, who naturally roam huge Arctic herds and migrate hundreds of miles. Report events to ADI so we can urge organisers to drop the live animal shows: www.ad-international.org/contact_us/ #NotProps

Evidence from ADI’s investigations have resulted in the closure of circuses, rescue of animals, and passage of regional and national bans. WE MUST KEEP FIGHTING! #StopCircusSuffering

URGENT: A fallen tree damaged ADI’s monkey enclosures in Peru. All monkeys are safe, but we need funds to repair their home and keep our rescued monkeys happy and secure. Please donate: Donate US $ act.ad-international.org/page/167889/... Donate UK £ act.ad-international.org/page/167896/...

SAFETY FIRST: Viral footage showed a lion escaping from a trailer in SA, but was quickly recaptured. At ADIWS, all wildlife transport follows strict permits, secure crates, and animal welfare measures to ensure comfort, safety, and calm for every resident. The pictures show our rescued lion Tomas.

🐋 In the US, urge your Congress members to support the SWIMS (Strengthening Welfare in Marine Settings) Act. This bill would ban the future taking and breeding of orcas, beluga whales, pilot whales and false killer whales, for public display. bit.ly/contact-elec... #EmptyTheTanks #MarineParkCruelty

MAHLA IN HER ELEMENT Born into a circus in Peru, Mahla was rescued as a cub during ADI’s Operation Spirit of Freedom. Now she lives peacefully with her mother Kiara & brother Scarc at our South African sanctuary. From cage to calm—this is what freedom looks like.

Victory for horses in Prague! The City Council has banned horse-drawn carriages in historic Old Town. For years horses suffered, pulling carriages in extreme heat. This decision prioritizes animal protection. Let’s hope other cities follow! #CrueltyNotEntertainment #AnimalProtection #BeTheirVoice

SMOLDERING SAHAM. Big cats should never be kept as pets. When you see lions being cuddled on social media, know that the lion does not want to be there – just ask Saham. Support his ongoing care at ADIWS! UK: act.ad-international.org/page/165318/... US: act.ad-international.org/page/167063/...

Unreliable. Unethical. Unnecessary. Say NO to animal experiments.🐒 Write to your MP (UK) or Congressperson (US) and tell them you want to see replacement of animal use with advanced, non-animal methods. US: bit.ly/47NsiW7 UK: bit.ly/4eN4Udr #EndAnimalTesting

Mighty Max, our April star for our 2026 ADI Animal Rescue Calendar. Just a little cub when ADI rescued him from a circus cage in a junkyard in Guatemala, Max has grown big and strong at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary. Grab your calendar now! www.ad-international.org/store/

Elephant rides may look like harmless fun, but the reality for the elephants is a lifetime of suffering. Don’t be taken for a ride and help ADI end the misery. #NoFunForElephants #AnimalsInEntertainment #AnimalDefendersInternational

Muheeb was bred by an animal trafficker, then sold into Kuwait’s illegal pet trade for a lonely life as someone’s misguided status symbol. With the help of our supporters & Kuwait Zoo, we rescued him & brought him home to the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, South Africa. Want to help?👇

CO2 levels have spiked by a record 3.5 ppm, reaching 424 ppm, the highest since 1957. Wildfires and struggling carbon sinks (oceans, forests) are worsening the climate crisis. With global temps up 1.3°C, we risk a feedback loop of worsening weather. Action on emissions is crucial for our future.

Since the late 90s 45 countries have banned testing cosmetics on animals including the UK, yet it remains legal in most of the US. The Humane Cosmetics Act would make animal tests for cosmetics illegal & prohibit the sale of cosmetics developed using animal testing. Help🚫🐰💄👇

#throwbackthursday This week in 2018 marked the final raid in ADI’s Operation Liberty to empty Guatemala’s circuses. Pictured, ADI veterinarian Camillo next to wildlife officials, above him a tiger in one of our ‘freedom cages’ as it is lowered onto an ADI truck. #Rescue #ADI

TRAGEDY AT CHELTENHAM Third Time Lucki has died after suffering a fatal injury on the first day of racing. The veterinary assessment showed an irreparable injury. 🏇 Do not attend or bet on horse races. 📢 Speak out against horse races on social media. #YouBetTheyDie #BanHorseRacing #HorseRacingKills

Like many of our rescued lions at ADIWS, Tomas likes to participate in the daily lion chorus, as you can see! This is the sound of Africa, the lions roar both at dusk & dawn. Tomas was born in a circus in Guatemala and rescued during ADI’s Operation Liberty mission in 2018.

Happy Birthday to the legendary Bryan Adams! 🎉 Beyond his music, Bryan is also a passionate advocate for compassion and kindness towards animals and has been a dedicated vegan for over 30 years. He has spoken up against whaling, the fur industry, the dairy industry and meat consumption.

NO FUN FOR ANIMALS 🎪 Camels & zebras at Loomis Circus show clear distress—resisting, trying to escape, yet forced under threat of violence. Circuses confine, abuse & deny animals’ needs. This isn’t entertainment, it’s cruelty. #SupportTEAPSPA #CircusBan

ROYAL ROLEX 🦁 Once confined to a cage the size of a queen bed in a Peruvian circus, Rolex now roams free at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary. Support the care of our sanctuary residents: UK £, Euros, Rand: act.ad-international.org/page/165318/... US $, CA $: act.ad-international.org/page/167063/...

5 lives transformed after these lions crossed the world to come home to ADIWS in Africa. Rey rescued from a circus in Peru, Coralie saved from a circus in France, Saham & Shujja survivors of the illegal pet trade in Kuwait. Aziza also a rescued trophy pet. www.ad-international.org/store/

Animal agriculture is a major driver of climate change, yet it’s barely discussed in the media. Meat production accounts for 60% of food-sector emissions and fuels deforestation. Shifting to plant-based diets can help reduce emissions & protect wildlife.

SENDING GREETINGS TO THOSE MOST DEAR TO US… IN AID OF ANIMALS. This year we have a new addition to our online store - a card celebrating our latest ADIWS arrivals Goliath and Coralie. UK: animal-defenders-international-shop.com/collections US animal-defenders-international-shop-usa.com/collections

DEFRA MINISTER Angela Eagle has confirmed the badger cull will end after the 2025 season, following a recent parliamentary petition and debate. The Government is developing a new, science-based bovine TB plan focused on testing, biosecurity & vaccination. #AnimalProtection 🦡

SEE HOW SHE RUNS. Sasha gets her Halloween catnip sack and she’s off with her treasure. Rescued from a small, bare circus cage in Guatemala, we love to see these animals being able to run properly thanks to their large habitats at the ADIWS in South Africa. Enjoy seeing her race into the distance.

MAHLA’S CATNIP SACK SHOWDOWN! 🎃 Halloween treats are underway at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa. Thank you to everyone who has been sponsoring treats. You can still contribute here: www.facebook.com/donate/23496... #ADIWildlifeSanctuary #StopCircusSuffering #Halloween

HALLOWEEN FUN FOR LIONS AND TIGERS. Rescued big cats at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary enjoy Halloween with pumpkins and catnip sacks and boxes. ENJOY. Have a Happy Halloween and thanks to all of the ADI supporters who help us care for these cats and everyone who sponsored this year’s treats.