Animals should never be torn from their natural habitats, forced to live in cages and perform tricks.

Inhumane animal attractions come in many forms, from cub petting to unethical safari operations. All too often, animals suffer physical and psychological distress for human entertainment.

Have passed since 2014 that protect wild animals in traveling shows.

Do not currently have laws on keeping dangerous wild animals as pets: Alabama, Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina and Wisconsin.

Is the estimated life span of a killer whale in the wild—most orcas in captivity don't live past age 13.

The Big Cat Public Safety would prohibit public contact with big cats of any age, as well as by banning the possession of big cat species as pets, keeping them out of the hands of people who would exploit them.