PETA Urges End to Animal-Themed Carousels

The animal rights group calls for a shift to non-animal designs, citing concerns over exploitation and the impact on children's perceptions.

PETA has targeted Chance Rides, a leading carousel manufacturer, urging the company to cease production of animal-themed carousels.
The group suggests replacing animal designs with vehicles or whimsical shapes to avoid normalizing animal exploitation.
PETA argues that even inanimate representations of animals can reinforce harmful perceptions of animals as mere objects for human amusement.
The organization has previously influenced companies like Nabisco and Trader Joe's to alter their use of animal imagery.
Chance Rides has not yet responded to PETA's request, amidst a broader debate on the use of animals in entertainment and products.