Petition updateFree the 20 Year old freshwater snapping turtle from Alushta Aquarium

1707 & Signatures Are Growing. So Are Our Plans

Shara BrowningSuffolk, ENG, United Kingdom
Aug 23, 2025

🐢 Update: Signatures Gaining Power Next Steps & Call for Help

We’ve reached over 1,707 + signatures (and climbing!) every single name adds pressure on the Alushta Aquarium and the listed officials to take action.

The more signatures, the harder it becomes for them to ignore us. We’re building momentum and they see it.

⚠️ Due to the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine, reaching the right authority or organisation is complicated. The aquarium is located in Crimea, which is under Russian occupation, though still recognised internationally as Ukrainian territory.

That means communication and jurisdiction are tangled but that won’t stop us. If you know of any animal welfare organisations, sanctuary contacts, legal advisors, or journalists who might help apply pressure from either side, please reach out.

📲 Message me directly on TikTok @angelicajanepickles with any ideas. 

Your ideas, support, and shares could be what finally sets Snapper free.

Keep signing. Keep sharing. We’re not done yet.

#FreeTheTurtle #AlushtaAquarium #AnimalRescue #SignAndShare

@angelicajanepickles (SJB) or through the TikTok post

We’ve also raised £411 in donations through Change.org.

But here’s the truth: none of that money goes to Snapper or to us. The money raised goes directly to Change.org to promote the petition, not to help Snapper or fund his release.

We’re doing this campaign 100% unpaid, purely from passion and care. Every post, message, and email is part of our effort to free this turtle who’s been trapped in a tank for over 20 years.

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