Stop Circus Suffering - Stop Circus Suffering

The global campaign to end the suffering of animals in circuses

Stop Circus Suffering is a major campaign by Animal Defenders International to end the suffering of animals in circuses. Built on the hard-hitting evidence of our undercover investigations, ADI runs awareness campaigns; lobbies governments and municipalities; and works with partner groups. The campaign has seen many successes including the closure of circuses, rescue of animals, and local and national bans - to date, over 35 countries have taken measures to prohibit animal circuses!

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Another victory!

PORTLAND, MAINE voted unanimously to ban traveling wild and exotic animal acts throughout the city.

Ex-Ringling big cats holed up in Arkansas pre-flight.

The big cats owned by former Ringling trainer Alexander Lacey – seven tigers, six lions and one leopard – have been holed up in Arkansas, ready to be shipped out to Germany today from Memphis International Airport.

ADI unites with politicians and celebs to Stop Circus Suffering in the US!

Animal Defenders International (ADI) has teamed up with politicians and celebrities to launch H.R. 1759, The Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (TEAPSPA) , a bill that will end the suffering of wild and exotic animals in traveling shows in the US.