ACTION · Proceedings Against Dolfinarium

In 2019, the Dolfinarium in Harderwijk was informed that its zoo license needed to be stricter. This revision was aimed at addressing animal suffering and undesirable behavior. However, since then, the zoo has repeatedly violated these conditions. As a result, the animal rights organization Bite Back has filed an enforcement petition, demanding immediate action.

Broken Promises

In 2019, the Zoo Review Committee visited the Dolfinarium in Harderwijk and determined that its zoo license needed to be strengthened, particularly due to concerns about undesirable and harmful animal behavior. Despite these findings, animal rights organization Bite Back captured video footage in 2023 and 2024 showing that this behavior continues to be encouraged. Given the repeated violations of the 2019 agreements, the organization is calling for immediate enforcement.

Dolphinarium-Free

In response, Bite Back has filed an enforcement petition as part of their broader Dolphinarium-Free campaign. This campaign includes monthly protests both at the zoo and at businesses that collaborate with the Dolfinarium. Through this petition and ongoing protests, the organization aims to reduce the unnatural behavior imposed on the animals and to continue challenging the Dolfinarium.

Campaign Success

The campaign has already resulted in over fifty news articles that further discredit the Dolfinarium. Additionally, several companies, including NS, have severed ties with the zoo due to concerns over animal welfare violations. Bite Back is determined to expand the reach of this successful campaign in the coming year.

The Action Fund is proud to support Bite Back’s enforcement petition and the fight for improved animal welfare and stronger animal rights.

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