Circus animal acts are beginning to be recognized as antiquated and cruel. Elephant experts, former circus elephant trainers, politicians and even corporate Amercia are all speaking out against animal circuses.

Did you know:

• Sears, Mastercard and Toys R Us have all dropped their sponsorships of animal circuses. 
• Both the Lions Club International and Kiwanis International recommend their local chapters do not use wild animal acts as fundraisers.
• There are 26 US cities that have prohibited wild animal circuses, and hundreds in Europe that have prohibited or severely restricted performing animal acts. Recently the country of Austria added its name to the growing list, and currently four US cities/states are considering the issue. Click here for a complete list.
• Several U.S. cities, including Hartford, CT, are considering legislation that would ban the bullhook (the tool elephant trainers use to control their elephants).