Femke Den Haas

Femke den Haas, a passionate Dutch animal rights activist and co-founder of the Jakarta Animal Aid Network, shares her inspiring journey to end the exploitation of dancing monkeys in Jakarta. She recounts the harrowing experience that triggered her activism, particularly the plight of a monkey named Johnny. Femke details the campaign that led to the 2013 ban and the subsequent efforts to rehabilitate and relocate the affected monkeys, highlighting the emotional transformations these animals undergo as they learn to thrive in a natural environment.

Femke Den Haas, the Indonesian campaign director of the Dolphin Project, sheds light on the courageous fight to shut down the last traveling dolphin circus. She and former trainer Ric O'Barry discuss the emotional and ethical transformations in the industry, highlighting the grim realities faced by captive dolphins. The podcast explores inspiring rescue stories, including rehabilitating dolphins and their triumphant return to the wild, emphasizing the urgency of marine wildlife protection and the profound joy of freedom for these intelligent creatures.