José Rafael Cordero Sánchez

About

Venezuelan activist and philanthropist known for his social movements defending animal rights from zoos, circuses and aquarians. He began the campaign against circuses and zoos under the hashtag #NoalosZoologicosyCircos (No zoos and circuses).

Before Fame

He got his start in social work when he started peace calls for his native country following the political crisis that occurred with the Venezuelan government in February 2014.

Trivia

He first became famous after the release of his video "Observe Chair," which has over 10 million views and counting on YouTube.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. He studied business administration at Lisandro Alvarado University and graduated in 2009.

Associated With

He wrote a blog on the famous Ringling Brothers Circus, which was originally created by five of the well-known Ringling brothers, including John Ringling.