Defiant Animal Circus Refuses to Close at Guangzhou Zoo

Despite orders otherwise, the animal circus at the Guangzhou Zoo has continued operating as usual.

by Matthew Bossons, 06 September 2017

Guangzhou Zoo Ends Controversial Circus Shows

The Guangzhou Zoo saw 10 million guests attend their half-hour circus shows over the past 24 years.

by Matthew Bossons, 04 September 2017

Snake Hunter Arrested by Police in Guangdong Following Live-Stream

It hadn't occurred to him that the live-streamed crimes could also be viewed by authorities.

by Jesse Pottinger, 28 July 2017

Snakes Released in Buddhist Ritual Terrorize Guangzhou Residents

The snakes may be coming from Buddhist rituals, in which captive animals are freed to generate good karma.

by Jocelyn Richards, 06 July 2017

An Insider's Account on Activists' Yulin Dog Rescue

American activist Jeffery Beri shares his insights on the rescue and tells us what is being done to nurse the dogs back to health.

by Matthew Bossons, 23 June 2017

Circus Animals Living in Poor Conditions, 'Starving' in Guangdong

The circus is struggling to find enough funds to feed their animals after their show was delayed for over a month.

by Tristin Zhang, 03 March 2017

Free at Last! Guangzhou's Sad Polar Bear Reunited with Parents

Pizza, the "world's saddest polar bear," has been removed from Grandview Mall​'s Ocean World exhibit.

by Matthew Bossons, 14 November 2016

Authorities Won't Tolerate Guangzhou Zoo's Expansion

Some good news for opponents of Grandview Mall’s controversial Ocean World Aquarium.

by Matthew Bossons, 28 September 2016

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