16:06hThe receipt of the first email from Thomas Cook’s CEO, Peter Fankhauser announcing their decision to extend their animal welfare policy to remove from sale any attraction featuring captive orcas by the end of June 2019..
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16:06hThe receipt of the first email from Thomas Cook’s CEO, Peter Fankhauser announcing their decision to extend their animal welfare policy to remove from sale any attraction featuring captive orcas by the end of June 2019..
16:34hThe receipt of an email from The Sunday Times journalist requesting information about Thomas Cook's decision.
TUI´s supports the efforts of the zoological society dedicated to wildlife conservation.
17:05hThe receipt of the second request from a journalist from the Mirror newspaper requesting Loro Parque’s declarations on Thomas Cook’s latest decision.
17:02hThe first response from the President of Loro Parque, Mr. Wolfgang Kiessling, to Thomas Cook’s CEO, Mr. Peter Fankhauser
19:11hThe second email from Thomas Cook’s CEO, Mr. Peter Fankhauser to the President of Loro Parque, Mr. Wolfgang Kiessling
31 July A formal letter from the President of Loro Parque, Mr. Wolfgang Kiessling, to Thomas Cook’s CEO, Mr. Peter Fankhauser
On July 31st, Loro Parque sent a letter to Mr. Fankhauser, which you can find below.
02 August - 19:11The response from Thomas Cook’s CEO, Mr. Peter Fankhauser to the President of Loro Parque, Mr. Wolfgang Kiessling
08 AugustLoro Parque issues a letter titled Thomas Cook´s Mistake.
TTG Media publishes an article about the position of Virgin Holidays and TUI, which will not follow Thomas Cook’s decision.
An article is published by the first journalist that contacted Loro Parque on Friday, 27th July.
An article is published by the second journalist that contacted Loro Parque on Friday, 27th July.
Loro Parque receives a support letter from the National Association of the Animal Protection (ANDA) in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.
The World Association of Zoos and Aquaria (WAZA) publishes its statement about Thomas Cook’s decision.
Loro Parque publishes an open letter from the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks (AMMPA) & International Marine Animal Trainer’s Association (IMATA) about Thomas Cook´s decision.
An article is published by Zoos.media about the relationship between Thomas Cook and the killing of the whales in Taiji, Japan.
Loro Parque publishes a statement issued by the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) about Thomas Cook’s decision.
The Iberian Association of Zoos and Aquaria (AIZA) publishes its statement about Thomas Cook’s decision.
The American Humane Association sends a letter to Thomas Cook’s CEO, Peter Fankhauser, in support of Loro Parque.
Loro Parque receives a support letter from the Institute for Biology, ANCOR.
Loro Parque receives a support letter from the Wildlife Recuperation Centre at Tafira, Gran Canaria, Spain.
An article titled To Visit Or Not To Visit A Zoo Or Aquarium? The Future Of Wildlife Could Depend On Your Answer is published.
An article published by the American Zoos Association (AZA) against Thomas Cook’s decision.
Loro Parque receives a support letter from the European Association for Aquatic Mammals (EAAM).
Loro Parque issues a letter titled Thomas Cook´s Mistake.
Loro Parque issues a letter with scientific arguments from Dr. Javier Almunia, Director of Loro Parque Fundación.
Thomas Cook´s CEO, Peter Fankhauser responds to AMMPA & IMATA
The Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen issues a support letter to Loro Parque
Loro Parque receives a support letter from the Association of Hotels of the islands of Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro.
Loro Parque receives a support letter from the Association of German Zoological Parks (VdZ)
TTG Media publishes an article about the position of Virgin Holidays and TUI, which will not follow Thomas Cook’s decision.
A major Spanish newspaper, ABC, writes about the decision of TUI to continue the sale of the tickets to Loro Parque.
TUI´s supports the efforts of the zoological society dedicated to wildlife conservation.
Loro Parque recieves a support letter from International Association Amusement Parks and Attractions
Dr. Auguste von Bayern from the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology sends a letter to Thomas Cook’s CEO, Peter Fankhauser, in support of Loro Parque.
The Zoological Society for the Conservation of Species and Conservation (ZGAP) sends a letter to Thomas Cook’s CEO, Peter Fankhauser, in support of Loro Parque.
The Provincial Confederation of Entrepreneurs of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (CEOE) supports Loro Parque.
Loro Parque receives a support letter from Naturschutzbund Deutschland e. V. (NABU)