Germany’s “Circus Roncalli” did away with the oft-criticized practice of making trained animals perform during its shows, opting instead for a high-tech makeover. The idea is that audiences can get ...

Tyke was being forced to perform with Circus International at the Neal Blaisdell Centre in Honolulu, Hawaii, when the tragedy unfolded - with police eventually left to chase her through the streets ...

In a remarkable victory for animals and the many people working on their behalf, lions, tigers, elephants, and other wild animals have been banned from being used and abused in the "big top". This ...

In 2017, when Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus announced it would end its shows for good, company leadership cited declining ticket sales and high operating costs, saying the circus “had ...

Portugal has banned the use of wild animals in circuses by 2024 with a new law passed by parliament and applauded by animal rights groups. Lions, tigers, elephants, camels and zebras are among the ...

Russian police are investigating a bizarre circus performance featuring a monkey in a Nazi costume and goats sporting swastikas, according to a report Wednesday. The animals were caught on camera ...

What should I know? A circus that features elephants will perform five shows in Raleigh this weekend. What should I share with family and friends? Some North Carolina cities, including Chapel Hill, ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. COCHABAMBA, Bolivia — She could have lived until 40 in the wild, where ...

Tiger tamer Alexander Lacey gets his tigers on their feet in one of the final performances of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Photo by Michael S. Williamson/The Washington Post via ...

SARASOTA, Fla. – The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, which shut down in 2017 after a storied 146-year run of three-ring entertainment around the world, could be making a comeback. Officials ...