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UPDATE: Ringling announced today that it is eliminating elephant acts May of 2016 rather than 2018 citing concerns over public opinion and pesky local ordinances!
Ringling Bros. announced that they are phasing out elephant acts by 2018, Their parent company Feld Entertainment cited public concern for the welfare of elephants and this;
Ringling Bros. announced that they are phasing out elephant acts by 2018, Their parent company Feld Entertainment cited public concern for the welfare of elephants and this;
"... certain cities and counties have passed "anti-circus" and "anti-elephant" ordinances. The company's three shows visit 115 cities throughout the year, and Feld said it's expensive to fight legislation in each jurisdiction. It's also difficult to plan tours amid constantly changing regulations.." (President Kenneth Feld)
We should take note that constant
vigilance, intelligent opposition and local legislation can yield powerful
results. We must keep this up for the benefit of the tigers, dogs and camels
and other animals still asked to perform extreme acts for our entertainment. I
would also urge close monitoring of their Center for Elephant Conservation in
Florida where their elephants are housed.
Until all the animals are unshackled and
released from the forced travel, training and dystopian existence we must
watch, speak and legislate their freedom.
The public won't be “bull hooked” into buying tickets.
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