Animal Circuses Are Archaic and Dying Out, and This Venue Just Proved It
Animal Circuses Are Archaic and Dying Out, and This Venue Just Proved It

More than 620 venues across the country have prohibited archaic animal exhibits.

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Animal-Abusing Circuses, Count Your Days—Another City Passes Ban
Animal-Abusing Circuses, Count Your Days—Another City Passes Ban

When a ban on wild-animal acts came to a vote in Portland, Maine, every single city council member did right by animals.

This Will Brighten Your Day: Santa Fe Just Banned Animal Acts
This Will Brighten Your Day: Santa Fe Just Banned Animal Acts

Santa Feans demanded a more compassionate city, and their leaders have delivered.

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After Fatal Georgia Tiger Shooting, 14 More Big Cats Turn Up
After Fatal Georgia Tiger Shooting, 14 More Big Cats Turn Up

Feld Entertainment should never have been given a permit to export these big cats. One has already died after escaping and being shot.

Crippled Elephants at Garden Bros. Circus Are Why Animal Acts Must End
Crippled Elephants at Garden Bros. Circus Are Why Animal Acts Must End

Dr. Ensley confirmed what PETA has known for years: Libby and Bunny are suffering immensely.

Watch as Thousands Around the World March for Animal Rights
Watch as Thousands Around the World March for Animal Rights

Across the globe, PETA supporters turned out in droves in support of the Animal Rights March.

Hawthorn’s Death Toll Shows Why People Should Avoid Animal Circuses
Hawthorn’s Death Toll Shows Why People Should Avoid Animal Circuses

Despite multiple citations from the USDA this year alone, Hawthorn’s death toll continues to climb.

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Whistleblower: Animals Beaten Bloody, Starved at Garden Bros. Circus
Whistleblower: Animals Beaten Bloody, Starved at Garden Bros. Circus

The former employee characterized Zack Garden’s instruction on handling animals as “really violent” but said that it was “circus courtesy” to ignore the animals’ suffering.

The Proof Is in the Numbers: Animal Circuses Are on the Way Out
The Proof Is in the Numbers: Animal Circuses Are on the Way Out

Circuses that exploit animals are well on their way to the dustbin of history.

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Carson & Barnes Circus Is Touring Again—Help Make This Tour Its Last
Carson & Barnes Circus Is Touring Again—Help Make This Tour Its Last

It looks as though Carson & Barnes is trying to stage a comeback. Here’s what you can do to stop it.

Another Baby Elephant Dies at Ringling’s ‘Retirement’ Center
Another Baby Elephant Dies at Ringling’s ‘Retirement’ Center

Deaths, disease, shackling, and abusive training methods—that’s what you’ll find inside Ringling’s shady Center for Elephant Conservation.

Illinois Becomes First State Ever to Ban Traveling Elephant Acts
Illinois Becomes First State Ever to Ban Traveling Elephant Acts

Numerous towns, states, and even entire countries have banned wild-animal acts, and the world is exclaiming to animal abusers, “Either you end the shows, or we will!”

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Story Time and Cookies With an ‘Elephant’ at PETA’s D.C. Office
Story Time and Cookies With an ‘Elephant’ at PETA’s D.C. Office

Ella gives kids a fun way to learn to avoid bullying and spread compassion for others—whether they look like us or not.

Victory! New York City Mayor Signs Wild-Animal Circus Ban into Law
Victory! New York City Mayor Signs Wild-Animal Circus Ban into Law

For circuses still abusing animals, the message is loud and clear: The future of entertainment is animal-free.

Kelly Miller’s Carousel Features a Pony Suffering From Overgrown Hooves
Kelly Miller’s Carousel Features a Pony Suffering From Overgrown Hooves

Despite Miley’s overgrown hooves and obvious distress, the circus continued to haul her from town to town.

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