#ThrowbackThursday – Ending Circus Cruelty in Greece. In 2006, ADI launched Stop Circus Suffering, with Tim Phillips speaking in Crete as abuse was exposed — including a hippo confined to a filthy wagon. In 2012, Greece banned all animals in circuses nationwide. #StopCircusSuffering
SMITH, WHAT BIG TEETH YOU HAVE. Smith was among 6 lions ADI rescued from a circus in the city of Cusco, Peru. Smith & his family are now all thriving at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary.
Join us live on FB at ADIWS on Sunday March 22 – 6pm South Africa; 4pm UK; 12pm EST; 9am PST.
#StopCircusSuffering
#STOPCIRCUSSUFFERING It's no longer acceptable to abuse animals in circuses, just for our entertainment. 🎪In the US, urge your members of Congress to support the reintroduction of the Traveling Exotic Animal & Public Safety Protection Act (#TEAPSPA) 👉 bit.ly/SupportTEAPSPA
ADI’s investigations of the use of elephants in circuses, and training facilities for movies, rides, events, has exposed beatings with bull hooks and other weapons, electric shocks with stun guns, screaming, kicking. Loomis Bros Circus must stop. #StopCircusSuffering
CAPTIVATING CORALIE. She spent a decade in a tiny circus cage but now has a chance to spend the rest of her life at ADIWS. Acres of African grassland to explore & relax in, trees & A-frames for finding shade, freedom & dignity to make her own decisions. #StopCircusSuffering
Only a few minutes of entertainment for you but a lifetime of suffering for the animals. In the US, urge your members of Congress to support the reintroduction of the Traveling Exotic Animal & Public Safety Protection Act (#TEAPSPA)👉 bit.ly/SupportTEAPSPA #stopcircussuffering
A reminder of the suffering that Lupe and sons, Max and Stripes, lived through before their rescue from a circus in Guatemala during ADI’s Operation Liberty, enforcing the government’s ban on animal circuses. #StopCircusSuffering
Africa the lioness was once confined to a noisy circus in Peru. Rescued through Operation Spirit of Freedom, she now lives peacefully at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa. Her journey shows what true freedom looks like: sun, grass, and a life far from cages.
#StopCircusSuffering
#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
I urge you to watch this. And if you can, please help #ADI save and protect these beautiful creatures.
They belong in their natural habitat. Not in a circus.
#StopCircusSuffering
#AnimalDefendersInternational
#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
📢 If you hear of a circus with animals coming to your town, email usa@ad-international.org. We can let you know if there is a protest planned or provide materials so that you can organize your own. #StopCircusSuffering #TEAPSPA
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
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
REY C, THE ICE LOLLY KING👑Once trapped in a circus cage in Peru, Rey Cusco was rescued 11 yrs ago & now roams 6 acres at ADIWS, SA. To beat the heat, our lions & tigers get frozen blood-water lollies—great for enrichment, hydration & a tasty treat! #StopCircusSuffering
RELAXED ROLEX 💤 Basking in the African sunshine, Rolex’s eyes are starting to close, his head slips forward and soon he'll be drifting off to sleep. A picture of relaxation at ADIWS, and a long way from the tiny circus cage ADI rescued him from in Peru.
#ADIWildlifeSanctuary #StopCircusSuffering
NO LIFE FOR AN ELEPHANT Studies & ADI’s investigations show animals in circuses suffer cramped, stressful conditions, fear & violence. Welfare is always compromised. ADI exposés have led to convictions & jailings. The suffering must stop—urge reps to back
#TEAPSPA #StopCircusSuffering
WILD ANIMALS DON’T BELONG IN CIRCUSES. ADI’s investigations have detailed the cramped, stressful conditions they are subjected to, managed with violence, fear and intimidation. To support our work to #StopCircusSuffering www.ad-international.org/donate
#ThrowbackThursday 11 years ago this week, nine lions from Colombian circus Circo Africa were handed over to ADI during enforcement of Colombia’s ban on animal circuses. ADI’s Colombia team cared for them until their journey home to Africa.
An end to their circus suffering.
#StopCircusSuffering
🆘Help #StopCircusSuffering where you live: bit.ly/1PHlYBQ
US - Urge your Congress members to call for and support the reintroduction of the Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (TEAPSPA). bit.ly/SupportTEAPSPA
As circuses travel the US, so do ADI supporters—informing audiences of the animals’ suffering. Shut in trailers and trained through violence and intimidation, the suffering continues. Help stop it: email usa@ad-international.org if a circus comes to town. #StopCircusSuffering
ADI produced the undercover footage which launched a worldwide campaign, winning circus bans across the world. Our award-winning Lion Ark film is a story of bravery & compassion. Head over to youtu.be/osccxV8dDLk?... to watch Lion Ark #StopCircusSuffering
PROGRESS: Garden Bros Nuclear Circus has ended all animal acts 🚫 But pony rides continue—and the same problems remain.
Keep urging them to make it their policy to not use any animals in their events.
📧 fun@gardenbroscircus.com
📱 941-259-1252
#StopCircusSuffering
Ex-circus lioness Mahla is truly magnificent. She was rescued as a cub along with her family from a circus in Peru during ADI’s Operation Spirit of Freedom and now enjoys a peaceful life at the #ADIWildlifeSanctuary in South Africa. #EmptyTheCages #StopCircusSuffering
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KIM MATULA! Daytime Emmy Award nominated actress Kim is a huge friend of the animals & ADI. She hosted our 2021 launch of TEAPSPA to ban wild animals in circuses, has appeared in ADI films, & supported our fundraising events. #KimMatula #StopCircusSuffering
David is one of 33 lions rescued from circuses in Colombia and Peru and brought home to Africa. Once confined to a tiny cage, he now roams freely in his spacious Camo habitat, basking in the sun and enjoying peace. #ADIWildlifeSanctuary #StopCircusSuffering
🆘Help #StopCircusSuffering where you live: bit.ly/1PHlYBQ
US - Urge your Congress members to call for and support the reintroduction of the Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (TEAPSPA). bit.ly/SupportTEAPSPA
Protest against wild animal circus acts where you live!
Join ADI supporters around the world to give the animals a voice and warn audiences of the behind-the-scenes suffering of animals in traveling circuses. #StopCircusSuffering
ADI’s decades of undercover investigations exposed the brutality to animals in circuses - confinement, beatings, whipping, clubbing, and screaming to perform. Following animal circus bans, we home circus survivors at our #ADIWildlifeSanctuary in South Africa. #StopCircusSuffering
LIONESS ALERT! Striking Kiara2 & Africa are inseparable in their 5-acre habitat at the #ADIWildlifeSanctuary, South Africa. Over a decade ago, they were rescued from a tiny circus cage in Peru—now they rest in the grass, free and safe in the fresh air. #StopCircusSuffering #ADIWS
