New Jersey makes U.S. history by banning wild animal circus acts December 18, 2018 New Jersey has become the first state in the U.S. to outlaw circuses featuring exotic animals such as elephants and tigers. Governor Phil Murphy… Continue Reading
Portugal will ban wild animals in circuses by 2024 November 2, 2018 Portugal has banned the use of wild animals in circuses by 2024 with a new law passed by parliament and applauded by animal rights… Continue Reading
What do poor people need? According to Pope Francis, it’s a trip to the circus January 16, 2018 Animal rights activists say Pope Francis’ way of giving to the poor, by taking them to a day at the circus, is the wrong… Continue Reading
Shoppers in Russia shocked at sight of man walking tiger on leash April 18, 2017 This is so weird that we had to look into it further. This video posted April 12 says: In the midst of a white… Continue Reading
Ringling Bros announces no more circus elephants by May of this year January 12, 2016 All the Asian elephants working in traveling circus units for Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey are heading to retirement in Florida Ringling Bros… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: Musafa, last wild animal in a Peruvian circus, cut free from chains December 2, 2015 Remember the story about the chained elephant Raju who reportedly wept tears of joy after being freed following 50 years in chains? Watch the… Continue Reading
Zebras make a break from Philadelphia circus November 15, 2015 You didn’t even need a ticket for this show. Zebras were running amok on the streets of Philadelphia Sunday afternoon. Well, a pair of circus… Continue Reading
Sheep with human face of old grumpy man saved from chopping block July 28, 2015 In a south western Russian village a few months ago, a little lamb was born. And this lamb freaked people out and opened up… Continue Reading
Colorado prepares for arrival of 33 circus lions from Peru March 16, 2015 The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colorado is heavy into preparation for an incredible group of new residents. The 720-acre refuge is home to… Continue Reading
Ode to Frieda: “Problem” elephant survives lifetime at the circus, dies surrounded by family March 14, 2015 That Frieda lived to 49-years-old is pretty remarkable. The Asian elephant had spent her life performing in circus tents, where she was eventually deemed… Continue Reading
