We lead animal welfare standards worldwide.
As a global authority in science-based animal welfare, we protect animals in human care and in the wild across continents and ecosystems.
A hippo at the Cologne Zoo in Germany, a Global Humane Certified™ facility that meets our science-based standards in animal care.
Our certification programs establish rigorous benchmarks for humane treatment and welfare across industries.
From certifying top zoos & aquariums to ecotourism, farms, working environments and film & television productions, these science-based initiatives improve the lives of over 1.5 billion animals while promoting sustainable practices worldwide.
Advancing ethical conservation worldwide
We are one of the world’s largest certifiers of humane animal care in zoological institutions, helping to safeguard the well-being of 500,000+ animals across four continents.
No Animals Were Harmed™
For over 80 years, this internationally acclaimed program has set the standard for protecting animal actors on film and television sets. It has safeguarded animals in thousands of productions spanning six continents. Learn more
Gladiator II film set in Malta; The Lonely Planet film set in Morocco.
Global Humane
Certified™ Ecotourism
This innovative program helps wildlife reserves, lodging facilities and tour operators prioritize ethical treatment, habitat preservation and sustainable conservation efforts.
Developed in collaboration with leading scientists and conservation experts, our standards help protect animals across certified entities worldwide. Through this program, we are advancing responsible tourism that safeguards animals and ecosystems for future generations.
Farm Animal Welfare
With a growing international footprint in North and South America, we’re setting the standard for ethical, science-driven food production worldwide. For over a century, we’ve championed farm animal welfare, and in 2000 created the first U.S. certification program to help ensure humane treatment of farm animals.
Now entering its 25th year, this pioneering program is expanding globally, helping consumers find humanely raised dairy, meat and egg products.
Help advance global animal welfare.
Your support directly funds habitat protection efforts, science-based certification programs and critical rescue operations that save lives and create lasting change.