Father’s Day is a chance to celebrate the father figures in our lives who protect us like lion fathers do their cubs, entertain us like male chimpanzees do their infants, and provide for us like robins do for their chicks.
Animal fathers are no different to us in all the ways that matter, and the best way to honour the person in your life who balances strength with compassion is to spoil them with vegan gifts.
-
Lovers of daggy dad humour know that being cheesy and being a father is a match made in heaven. From piquant Brixton Blue to their creamy ‘Camemvert’, vegan cheesemonger La Fauxmagerie will make even the most crackers dad feel like a big wheel.
-
Michelin-starred chef Alexis Gauthier is both gourmand and animal advocate. Offering French fine dining with a focus on produce, a visit to his restaurant, Gauthier Soho, is more of an experience than a meal. If dad can’t make it to London, deliver Gauthier luxury to him with beautifully boxed vegan caviar.
-
From a selection of salamis that saw no pigs suffer to a succulent baby-free vegan minted lamb roasting joint, a gift card from the Faux Butcher will let dad pick and choose from a selection of innovative and mouthwatering vegan meats.
-
Got a dapper dad who wouldn’t dream of wearing someone else’s skin? The Wilf Vegan Bio-Based Bamboo Bifold Wallet from Votch is as practical as it is stylish. Perfect for the minimalist dad who cares about cows and bulls.
-
A dad will spend around 25 years of his life sleeping, so making his bed comfier and kinder is a plush idea. Duvet Hog’s feather-free pillows are filled with soft and supportive fibre made from recycled bottles. Plus, dad can rest easy knowing he’s not harming ducks and geese.
-
Give a cruelty-free catwalk vibe with this Checked Polo Jumper from high-end designer Vivienne Westwood. Made in Italy from a plant wool blend of cotton and bamboo, dad can strut, while sheep jump for joy.
-
If a day at the footy with a pie and pint is your dad’s dream, make a day of a trip to The New Lawn, home of the world’s first all-vegan football team, the Forest Green Rovers! Gift dad match day tickets for an exciting game and treat him to cruelty-free food in Gloucestershire.
Visions of Nature at the Natural History Museum
Compassionate dads don’t do aquariums or zoos, but if yours wants to get close to animals, check out Visions of Nature at the Natural History Museum. A mixed reality experience allowing interaction with virtual frogs and marine mammals, this inspiring event imagines a better life for animals in the future, if humans protect them today.
-
There’s no thrill of the race when animals are being whipped around the track, but add some skills showcased by consenting humans, and you’ve got a competition on your hands! Dad will love speeding around one of Team Sport’s 37 Go-Kart tracks, with vegan food available at their cafés, too.
-
Without the OG staple, Lynx, no Vegan Father’s Day Gift Guide would be complete. The body spray brand has come a long way, adding body washes and more to the range and becoming PETA US’ Beauty Without Bunnies approved in 2024. Look for products without glycerine or stearic acid to ensure they’re vegan and cruelty-free.
-
All dads need self-care, and the Happy Camper gift set will surely take him to his happy place. Vegan and animal-testing free, it’s heavy and heavenly.
If you’re looking for more fashion-forward, compassionate gifts for dad, check out our list of “PETA-Approved Vegan” brands that sell animal-free clothing, accessories, and shoes.
You’re here because you’re a pro at thoughtful gifting—and the kind of compassionate champion animals need on their side! Speak out for animals now by taking PETA’s five top actions of the month:
