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2,000 Protest in Wuppertal After Activist’s Talk Is Canceled Over Zoo Criticism

Robert Marc Lehmann’s canceled appearance sparks peaceful demonstration against zoos, with calls for dialogue left unanswered.

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Overview

  • Environmental activist Robert Marc Lehmann's sustainability talk at Wuppertal's Stadthalle was canceled due to concerns about his planned zoo criticism.
  • Lehmann organized a demonstration against zoos on May 25, 2025, which drew approximately 2,000 participants to Wuppertal's Hauptbahnhof.
  • The demonstration proceeded peacefully, with protesters advocating for the ethical treatment of animals and opposing captivity in zoos.
  • While the city of Wuppertal and the Stadthalle expressed willingness to continue dialogue on the issue, Lehmann stated he had not been contacted directly.
  • Lehmann denied plans for a zoo-focused speech, emphasizing that zoo criticism would have been a minor part of his broader sustainability presentation.