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BeAnAnimalHero.org Featured in News Coverage Opposing Florida Bear Hunt
BeAnAnimalHero.org was recently featured in a news package covering Florida’s upcoming bear hunt. The segment spotlighted founder Susan Hargreaves, who called the December hunt a “mass bear family massacre” and emphasized the organization’s fight to stop it before it begins.
In The News (Chronological Listing)
See Animal Hero Kids founder/educator, Susan Hargreaves, and the Animal Hero Kids & Teens crew in action. These articles and features inspire large numbers of readers and viewers to consider the plight of other animals.
One Last March of the Penguins: Miami Says Farewell to its Sequarium | The New York Times | October 13, 2025
Miami Seaquarium’s final day: Family fun, nostalgia, and animal rights protesters | Miami Herald | October 13, 2025
Goodall had a solid-gold heart bigger than her legendary name | Miami Herald | October 8, 2025
Florida bear hunt opponents not giving up | CBS 12 | August 21, 2025
Protesters rally in Palm Beach Gardens against Florida black bear hunt | CBS 12 | August 09, 2025
I fear Florida’s FWC-authorized bear hunt will be a bloody, cruel massacre | Opinion | The Palm Beach Post| August 07, 2025
Activists, hunters clash over proposed bear hunt during FWC meeting in Ocala | Daily Commercial | May 22, 2025
Rally held at Lake Eola to oppose proposed black bear hunt | My News 13 | May 05, 2025
Animal Activist Propose ‘Animal Heroes’ theme park to replace Seaquarium | Islander Media Group | Jan 25, 2024
Where did the truck take Lolita after it left the Miami Seaquarium? Georgia | Miami Herald | Aug 25, 2023
South Florida holds vigil for beloved orca killer whale Lolita | CBS4 Miami | Aug 20, 2023
Protesters mourn death of killer whale Lolita outside Miami Seaquarium | NBC 6 Miami | Aug 19, 2023
Join Susan Hargreaves Founder of Animal Hero Kids for AnimalHerotober | Formidable Woman Magazine | Oct 23, 2022
World’s first vegan superheroes book launching at DSPCA centre | Dublin LIVE | Jul 08, 2022
Activists Say Monkeys Dressed Like Jockeys Are “Violently Strapped” to Dogs and Raced at Broward County Fair | Miami New Times | Nov 24, 2021
Animal activists decry Broward County Fair’s Banana Derby | wsvn.com | Nov 21, 2021
Palm Beach organization creates campaign to rescue animals, save planet | NBC WPTV| Oct 07, 2021
Activist children ask aquarium to release lolita orca | laopcion.com | Jun 02, 2021
Child activists ask Miami Seaquarium to release orca Lolita | diariolibre.com. 06/01/2021
Vegan FTA| I’m Here for the Long Haul (highlight) | April 5, 2021
South Florida Sisters Win Animal Rights Award | NBC6 | January 31, 2014
View Past News Stories
TV Grapevine | 20 years ago, a Preschooler Decided to Help Animals after a Presentation by Animal Hero Kids Founder, Susan Hargreaves | December 18, 2020
The Hollywood Times | Every day in October, Animal Hero Youth will be participating by acting positively to help the world be a kinder place for all. | October 16, 2020
Formidable Woman Magazine | #AnimalHerokidTober Animal Saving Educational Events | October 15, 2020
Medium | Celebrities- Voiceover Needed for The First Vegan Woman Superhero, Veganza | October 7, 2020
The Hollywood Times | #AnimalHeroKidTober Celebrating Compassionate Actions by Youth Globally- Celebrities Taking Notice
Responsible Eating and Living (REAL) | Susan Hargreaves, Animal Hero Kids | July 14, 2020
The Hollywood Times | Animal Hero Kids Needs You Now | June 30, 2020
Susan Hargreaves, Animal Hero Kids Founder on the ACTION HOUR today! | Youtube. Jane Unchained News. Streamed on May 10, 2020
Inspirational Soul | Being Vegan, Vegan Being: Susan Hargreaves – Founder of Animal Hero Kids | April 1, 2020
Vegan Nation with Marlene Narrow | Animal Hero Kids – Susan Hargreaves | March 05, 2020
Canada’s National Observer | Young Canadians are becoming vegetarian or vegan to fight climate change | February 18, 2020
CBS 23 News | Kids on billboard challenge President Trump to go vegan for January | December 23, 2019
Sun-Sentinel | Young Heroes: Kids who stand up for animals celebrate at summit | Nov 02, 2019
Sun Sentinel | Free Impossible Whoppers Today at ONE South Florida Burger King Location | August 19, 2019
Formidable Woman Magazine | Susan Hargreaves: Kids are Heroes in the Eyes of Animals | June 17, 2019
Islander News | “Empty the Tanks Day” protestors lobby to “Free Lolita” and other captive animals held at the Miami Seaquarium | May 16, 2019
Hometown News | Local teen recognized with kindness award | December 6, 2018
Supreme Master TV | Shining World Leadership for Compassion Laureate: Susan Hargreaves, Animal Hero | April 26, 2018
Herald Sun | Teen who saved dying swan given Animal Hero kids international courage award | September 17, 2017
Florida Black Bear Hunt Is a Travesty; The Attack on Wildlife Has to End | huffpost.com. Julia Orr, Contributor. Updated Dec 06, 2017
WSVN 7 | 13,000 hunters apply for gator permits | August 20, 2016
WLRN/NPR | Topical Currents: Animals in Captivity | August 08, 2016
Broward New Times | The Great Vegan Cookie Challenge Kicks Off at Cinema Paradiso This Thursday | August 3, 2016
Broward New Times | The 19 Best Environmentalists in South Florida | April 22, 2016
Broward New Times | Children Start Billboard Campaign to Prevent Another Florida Bear Hunt | February 22, 2016
Large crowd gathers for black bear memorial at Lake Eola | wftv.com. November 01, 2015
Broward New Times | Five-Year-Old Black Bear Advocate to Lead Memorial for Those Killed in Hunt | October 30, 2015
Broward New Times | As Florida’s Bear Hunt Opens, Critics Complain Wildlife Agency Is Beholden to Hunters | October 20, 2015
Animal Voices | Shining the Spotlight on Animal Hero Kids with Susan Hargreaves | May 12, 2015
Animal Reiki Source | 5 Powerful Books About Animals You Need to Read | April 21, 2015
Miami New Times | Animal Rights Activist, Author Susan Hargreaves to Speak at Earthsave Vegan Potluck This Saturday | March 27, 2015
Kiro 7 News | Feds extend new legal protection to orca captured off Whidbey Island | February 4, 2015
One Green Planet | Courageous Young Advocates Honored at 2nd Annual Animal Hero Kids Awards Show | December 5, 2014
CBS 4 | NOAA: Lolita Now Covered Under Endangered Species Act | February 4, 2015
NBC 6 | South Florida Sisters Win Animal Rights Award | January 31, 2014
Pet Life Radio | Max A Pooch’s Awesome Animal Advocates | Nov 5, 2013
The Palm Beach Post | Caring Fields a haven for rescued animals | February 21, 2013
Vet Tech Colleges | Five Modern Animal-Loving Heroes | TBD
Progressive Radio Network (PRN) | It’s All About Food – Susan Hargreaves, Animal Hero Kids | TBD
