Warner Bros. Confirms No More Live Owls At Harry Potter Theme Parks & Shows
With thanks to The Protego Foundation, a Wizarding World inspired animal rights group, Warner Bros confirmed that Universal Parks & Resorts (home to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter) and all future officially licensed Harry Potter live shows will no longer be using live owls.
Statement from Tylor Starr, president and founder of the foundation: “We learn in the Harry Potter series that owls are sensitive and remarkably intelligent birds who should be treated with kindness and respect. They shouldn’t be subjected to loud music, large crowds, and flashing lights. The Protego Foundation is so thankful to Warner Bros. and the Harry Potter Global Franchise Development team for honoring Hedwig, Errol, and other beloved owls by implementing such a kind policy to help other sensitive owls like them.”
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This week, Warner Bros. announced that its licensed Harry Potter live productions will no longer feature live owls. The company confirmed the move in a private conversation with Tylor Starr, president and founder of Harry Potter-themed animal-rights group The Protego Foundation, which organized a campaign to protect the sensitive animals from being exploited for entertainment. As part of the decision, live owls will no longer perform during the “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” show at any Universal Parks & Resorts locations, including Osaka, Japan and an upcoming park in Beijing or any other shows licensed by Warner Bros.
“We learn in the Harry Potter series that owls are sensitive and remarkably intelligent birds who should be treated with kindness and respect. They shouldn’t be subjected to loud music, large crowds, and flashing lights,” Starr said. “The Protego Foundation is so thankful to Warner Bros. and the Harry Potter Global Franchise Development tea