TV ad to end dolphin captivity

AU$11,611
of $10,000 targetyrs ago
Successful on 4th Dec 2016 at 12:59PM.

Help end dolphin captivity with a powerful TV ad


Scientific studies have found that captive dolphins suffer stress and disease, and many die young. They are forced to perform circus tricks and drag tourists around on rides under the hot sun.


Just this year a captive baby dolphin died in Australia after swallowing litter and metal in his inadequately-cleaned pool.


Most people have no idea how cruel this industry is. But YOU can show them with a powerful television ad - and help save generations of dolphins from suffering.



How The Funds Will Be Used

Your support will create an influential television ad and turn the tide against the dolphin captivity for good.


The TV ad will be played far and wide this holiday season – including in all the places dolphins are still confined in swimming pools in Australia.


And the kind people at Voiceless, the animal protection institute will be awarding us a 2016 Voiceless Grant to play the advert during peak viewing times. So we know it will reach close to a million people.  


This project is so crucial a generous donor has agreed to match your donation dollar for dollar – but only if we reach a target of $10,000 in two weeks. So please, make an urgent donation today and literally double your dollars to save dolphins.

The Challenges

Politicians are working on legislation to ban dolphin captivity in NSW. But to give this exciting new bill any chance of passing, we need to create strong public support.


Your persuasive television ad can start a national debate, and help build a kinder world where dolphins swim happy and free in the wild.


Social media thank-you

You'll get a personalised online shout-out on social media, to say thank-you for your generous contribution.

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Personalised note and sticker

You're so generous, we want to send you a personalised note to say cheers. And chuck in a sticker to let everyone know you're a cruelty fighting dolphin defender.

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Card, sticker, and tote bag

What a champ! For $100 dollars we will send you a personalised card, one of our stylish tote bags* (just in time for the holidays), and an AFD sticker to show just how much we appreciate your massive contribution. *Australian donors only

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T-shirt, sticker & personal card

Wow - you really love dolphins. Thanks so much for stepping up to take on the cruel captivity industry! Please let us send you an AFD t-shirt*, sticker, and personalised card as a small token of our gratitude. *Australian donors only

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