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

10,000 Animals Seized in Crackdown by Guangdong Police

Police began their efforts after it was reported that animal trade was being conducted through WeChat.

by Jesse Pottinger, 27 July 2017

World's Largest Illegal Ivory Hub Located in Guangdong

Shuidong takes in a whopping 80 percent of the African ivory that enters China.

by Jesse Pottinger, 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

UK Zoo Offers to Relocate Guangzhou's Depressed Polar Bear

The Yorkshire Wildlife Park's polar bear facility – a major step-up from Grandview's Ocean World.

by Matthew Bossons, 20 September 2016

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