The 2024 Yaarab Shrine Circus Didn’t Exploit Wild Animals

Progress: Following a relentless PETA campaign, which included more than 250,000 e-mails from our supporters, eye-catching protests at circus shows and other Shrine events, creative ad placements, and outreach to sponsors—which led to the recent loss of former top sponsor GLOCK Inc.—the 2024 Yaarab Shrine Circus didn’t exploit elephants or any other wild animals! For years, this circus had routinely used elephant acts that were provided by notoriously cruel exhibitors, including Carson & Barnes Circus, whose head trainer was caught on video attacking elephants with a bullhook. This year’s decision not to use wild animals is a huge step in the right direction, but all Shrines must commit to making their circuses completely animal-free. Join us in urging the Yaarab Shrine and others to host only animal-free events by taking action here.