Carson & Barnes Director Caught Beating Elephants to ‘Make ‘Em Scream’
Carson & Barnes Director Caught Beating Elephants to ‘Make ‘Em Scream’

It’s no surprise that such a notorious animal abuser works for Carson & Barnes Circus.

PETA’s Claws Come Out After Bear Urinates on Herself at Shrine Circus
PETA’s Claws Come Out After Bear Urinates on Herself at Shrine Circus

Bears should not be muzzled, dragged around on leashes, or forced to balance on balls, climb stairs on their front paws, and ride bicycles.

Melha Shrine Circus Brings Cruel Animal Acts Back for 2017, PETA Responds
Melha Shrine Circus Brings Cruel Animal Acts Back for 2017, PETA Responds

The Melha Shrine Circus describes itself as “the circus with a purpose,” but there’s no mistaking the purpose of a bullhook.

R.I.P., Riccardo: Remembering One of the Youngest Ringling Fatalities
R.I.P., Riccardo: Remembering One of the Youngest Ringling Fatalities

The tragic deaths of Riccardo the elephant and other animals at Ringling Bros. reminds us why all circuses should fold up their tents.

VICTORY: Guatemala Bans Animals in Circuses!
VICTORY: Guatemala Bans Animals in Circuses!

The nation has done the right thing for animals by passing a law that bans circuses from using them.

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Tigers Left Without Water Inside Cramped, Broken-Down Truck
Tigers Left Without Water Inside Cramped, Broken-Down Truck

The Hawthorn Corporation’s shameful record of animal abuse includes more than 200 violations and goes back nearly two decades.

Circus 1903 Creates a New Golden Age of Live Performance
Circus 1903 Creates a New Golden Age of Live Performance

You have to see this thrilling “turn-of-the-century” circus spectacular.

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Multiple Towns Reject Cruel Animal Acts—PETA Urges More to Follow Suit
Multiple Towns Reject Cruel Animal Acts—PETA Urges More to Follow Suit

Hampton University plans to host Garden Bros. Circus this weekend—find out why PETA is urging the venue to reject animal acts.

BØRNS Stands Up for Big Cats Still Abused in Circuses
BØRNS Stands Up for Big Cats Still Abused in Circuses

BØRNS is full of love and compassion, using his powerful voice to speak up for big cats in circuses.

Cross Creek Arena Threatens Circus Opponents
Cross Creek Arena Threatens Circus Opponents

PETA reached out to request an animal-free circus performance. And that was when the correspondence turned ugly.

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PETA Exposés in Retrospect: How Public USDA Information Proved Invaluable
PETA Exposés in Retrospect: How Public USDA Information Proved Invaluable

PETA’s successful use of the USDA’s database to expose misconduct by animal facilities—and the agency itself—shows why the records should remain online.

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End of a Cold Era: Advocates Gather at Ringling’s Final NYC Shows
End of a Cold Era: Advocates Gather at Ringling’s Final NYC Shows

We bid Ringling good riddance with our protest signs held high. But our fight is not yet over.

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PETA Takes Action After Video Shows Distressed Bear in Circus
PETA Takes Action After Video Shows Distressed Bear in Circus

After a bear appeared to be distressed during a circus act, PETA has offered to rescue all the bears in the show and is calling for a federal investigation.

Breakthrough! Congress Demands USDA Restore Records After PETA Push
Breakthrough! Congress Demands USDA Restore Records After PETA Push

While the upcoming restoration of the inspection records is great news for animals, there’s still more work to be done. Learn how you can take action today.

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Year of Liberation Continues as Romanian Capital Bans Wild-Animal Acts
Year of Liberation Continues as Romanian Capital Bans Wild-Animal Acts

We’re only a month into 2017, but this year has already delivered some devastating blows to circuses that exploit animals for profit.

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