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CTV’s Sarah Freemark investigates the concerns around unregulated roadside zoos, laws that need to change and the inspiring story of nine African lions, saved by sanctuaries spanning Canada and the United States.
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Part 2: Trio of pregnant lions reveal dark reality of captive breeding
Part 3: Muskoka-based facility becomes ‘first of its kind sanctuary’ in Canada
Part 4: Safe in Sanctuary: The unlikely ending for African lions rescued from Canadian roadside zoo
Part 5: Cheap tickets, costly consequences: The true price of roadside zoos
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Eyes in the Darkness: The Hidden Cost of Roadside Zoos
CTV’s Sarah Freemark investigates the concerns around unregulated roadside zoos, laws that need to change, and the inspiring story of nine African lions, saved by sanctuaries spanning Canada and the United States.
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Animal Organizations
Animal Justice
Animal Justice is the only organization of its kind making sure that animals have a legal voice in Canada. Our team of compassionate lawyers and advocates fight for stronger legal protections for animals.
Location
5700-100 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5X 1C7Contact Info
animaljustice.ca
Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Aspen Valley’s primary goal is to rehabilitate injured and orphaned wildlife. Once rehabilitated, animals are released back into the wild for a second chance.
Location
1116 Crawford St, Rosseau, ON P0C 1J0Contact Info
tel:+1(705) 732-6368
aspenvalley.ca
Humane World for Animals
For more than 70 years, Humane World for Animals has been a leader in the animal protection movement, tackling the root causes of animal cruelty and suffering to drive permanent change and create a better world for all animals around the globe.
Location
Canadian office: PO Box 96 BP Bureau-Chef, Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC J7V 5W1Contact Info
humaneworld.org
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
Rescues survivors of the Exotic Animal Trade with a focus on big cats and bear, providing them a safe lifelong home with exceptional diets and proper care, while preserving endangered species.
Location
239 Turpentine Creek Ln, Eureka Springs, AR 72632Contact Info
tel:+1(479) 253-5841
turpentinecreek.org
The Wildcat Sanctuary
The Wildcat Sanctuary is a non-profit, rescue sanctuary located in Sandstone, Minnesota. Funded solely by private donations, the sanctuary provides a natural sanctuary to wild cats in need and inspires change to end the wildlife crisis.
Location
PO Box 314, Sandstone, MN 55072Contact Info
tel:+1(320) 245-6871
wildcatsanctuary.org