Victory! Washington, D.C., Tells Circus: No Animal Shows
Victory! Washington, D.C., Tells Circus: No Animal Shows

Garden Bros. Circus will be allowed to put on its performances in Washington, D.C., with willing human participants only—no animals.

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Victory! PETA-Cosponsored California Circus Cruelty Prevention Act Passes
Victory! PETA-Cosponsored California Circus Cruelty Prevention Act Passes

We’re toasting Sen. Ben Hueso and Gov. Gavin Newsom for preventing countless lions, tigers, camels, and other animals from being abused.

Hawaii Becomes the Second State to Shut Out Wild-Animal Circuses
Hawaii Becomes the Second State to Shut Out Wild-Animal Circuses

A big “mahalo” is in order for Hawaii after it effectively became the second state to ban traveling wild-animal exhibitions.

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New Jersey Becomes First State Ever to Ban Traveling Wild-Animal Acts
New Jersey Becomes First State Ever to Ban Traveling Wild-Animal Acts

This victory follows years of efforts by PETA activists who were determined to save the elephant whose story sparked this fire—Nosey.

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UniverSoul’s 25th Year: Here Are 25 Times the Infamous Circus Was Hell for Animals
UniverSoul’s 25th Year: Here Are 25 Times the Infamous Circus Was Hell for Animals

Stop UniverSoul from exploiting animals for another year. Demand that the infamous circus shut down its wild-animal acts now.

VIDEO: A Lion, a Little Girl, and a Tragedy—Using Animals in Circuses Must End
VIDEO: A Lion, a Little Girl, and a Tragedy—Using Animals in Circuses Must End

Had this circus company opted to do the right thing by featuring only willing human performers, this tragic incident would never have occurred.

Update: New Jersey Governor Expected to Sign Nosey’s Law
Update: New Jersey Governor Expected to Sign Nosey’s Law

Despite setbacks earlier this year, New Jersey is on track to become the first state ever to ban wild animals from traveling acts!

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Viral Images of Elephant and Camel at Fair Stir Uproar— Here’s What to Do Next
Viral Images of Elephant and Camel at Fair Stir Uproar— Here’s What to Do Next

The takeaway from the overwhelmingly negative backlash against The Big E fair is this: Inhumane spectacles face more opposition than ever before.

Tiger Collapses From Seizure Moments After Being Forced to Jump Through Fire
Tiger Collapses From Seizure Moments After Being Forced to Jump Through Fire

Moments after being forced to jump through fire, the animal collapsed and started convulsing— mere feet from the front row of the crowd.

VIDEO: Camel Forced to Give Rides During Shrine Circus Panics—at Least Six Children Injured
VIDEO: Camel Forced to Give Rides During Shrine Circus Panics—at Least Six Children Injured

Had the Shriners left animals out of their show, this camel and these children would have been spared this terrifying experience.

The B-52s Slap Carson & Barnes Circus With Cease and Desist Letter
The B-52s Slap Carson & Barnes Circus With Cease and Desist Letter

When the B-52s learned that Carson & Barnes Circus was using their songs in its cruel elephant act, they knew they had to put a stop to it.

What Barnum’s Animals Crackers’ New Box Tells Us About Animal Liberation
What Barnum’s Animals Crackers’ New Box Tells Us About Animal Liberation

Big victories can come in small packages. Nabisco’s change is in line with the public view that animals don’t belong in circuses.

Photographer: Trent Musho
Circus Pages Shuts Down, Ending Years of Shocking Animal Abuse
Circus Pages Shuts Down, Ending Years of Shocking Animal Abuse

The cruel circus has closed, following years of protests across the country and shocking video footage of its notorious animal acts.

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Jenny’s Story: An Elephant’s Life and Death ‘Working’ in the Circus
Jenny’s Story: An Elephant’s Life and Death ‘Working’ in the Circus

Jenny never got a “retirement.” She died in the hands of the circus industry. For other elephants like her, it’s not too late. Take action now.

Robbyne Kaamil Fought to Free Animals From the Chains of Human Supremacy
Robbyne Kaamil Fought to Free Animals From the Chains of Human Supremacy

We’re forever grateful that Robbyne Kaamil used her soulful talent and fiery nature to defend animals from human oppression.

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