As far as CWI is aware, Okha is the only elephant currently traveling and performing with a circus in the United States right now. While this could change, it still represents an extraordinary milestone. When CWI first began this work, dozens of elephants were on the road every spring. Now seemingly only Okha remains — and she needs us more than ever. Elderly Okha is still being hauled from town to town with Loomis Bros. Circus for performances and rides. At a time when cir

The Topeka Zoo has euthanized African elephant Tembo after what the zoo described as a "recent and rapid decline in her health." She's been alone since her interspecies companion, Asian elephant Cora, was euthanized after experiencing a similar situation last October. We are deeply saddened that Tembo passed without the company of any other elephant, and that both Cora and Tembo died inside zoo walls. With Tembo's death, three elephants—Emily, Happy, and Patty—remain in CWI's

Sloth World death toll reaches 55 animals.

Success! Elephants Isa and Viola are no longer traveling with Jordan World Circus. Venues hosting Jordan World on upcoming tour dates have been informed that elephants will no longer appear in shows this year.

Okha's suffering continues this weekend where she will be subjected to more exploitation at the Naja Shrine Circus in South Dakota.

Sloth World responsible for the deaths of 31 animals to date.

CWI is thrilled to be able to share that Saffron, the guinea pig who suffered a massive shoulder-to-shoulder gash, has now completely recovered!

A recently uploaded USDA inspection report shows that Carden was cited for "not using the prescribed medication at a frequency and/or dosage that is effective at controlling and treating [Betty's lameness]."

56 year old elephant doing tricks in Florida. Help her!

Lonely, aging elephant to give rides at FL event.