wild animals

Bears rescued from tiny forgotten cages, lions flown out from zoos devastated by war, orangutan orphans raised and trained to survive in the jungle on their own – all over the world, FOUR PAWS helps wild animals in need.

Female gorilla sitting on a stone

Help for Gorillas

Giving these great apes a chance to be free

help for big cats

We believe that big cats should not be kept as pets or for entertainment.

help for bears

We aim to improve the living conditions of imprisoned bears and to end the worst forms of abuse.

help for horses

Equines (horses, donkeys, zebras) are a diverse species that have accompanied and been used by humans for thousands of years.

orangutan orphan on tree

Help for orangutans

Reintroduction program for rescued orangutans in Borneo

young lion

Wild Animals Are Not Pets

Species-appropriate keeping is impossible from an animal welfare standpoint

tamer and tiger

Wild Animals in Entertainment

Animal suffering on tour

Endangered Species Act

Help Save the Endangered Species Act!

Worldwide Circus Bans US

Countries, states, cities and towns have started restricting the use of wild animals in circuses