Just because they are cute, doesn’t mean they should be pets!
The illegal pet trade poses a significant threat to wildlife by disrupting ecosystems and endangering species. High global demand for exotic pets fuels the illicit capture of and trade of millions of animals.
Here’s how YOU can help!
Limit what you “like”: Engaging with a post can popularize and increase demand for exotic pets and wild animal interaction. By avoiding your engagement with posts, you can limit their reach (and potential profits).
Beware of what you share: Look at a page’s credentials before engaging so you don’t accidentally bring positive attention to or demonstrate approval of inappropriate ownership of wild animals.
Break up with the bad: Clean up your social media follows! Unfollow, unsubscribe, and report any suspicious content. Then, follow institutions accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, like @TheLivingDesert, and legitimate rescue organizations instead!
Learn more about the Not A Pet campaign and start being an #AnimalAlly online today!
