Tag: animals in circus

England has finally decided to step up and ban wild animal circuses. According to the government, the ban will come into effect in 2020. Ministers...

Scotland has become the first country in the United Kingdom to ban wild animals in travelling circuses. According to animal welfare campaigners, the legislation, which...

Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill last month banning elephant acts for entertainment purposes. "Elephants will no longer be subjected to this cruel abuse" Gov....

Illinois has made a revolutionary decision to become the first state to ban travelling elephant acts, including circuses. The law was signed by Governor Bruce...

Slovakia is introducing a veterinary law amendment that will include the banning of wild animals in circuses by 2018. According to Lonely Planet, the aim...

Dublin, the capital of Ireland, has banned the use of wild animals in travelling circuses. The city council of Dublin recently signed legislation that banned...

Rhode Island has become the first American state to ban the use of bullhooks on elephants in circuses/travelling shows, now that the Rhode Island...