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, thirty-two countries have taken measures to prohibit animal circuses!

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Scotland set to become first country in the UK to ban wild animal acts!

Animal Defenders International, Born Free Foundation, Captive Animals’ Protection Society, and OneKind, welcome the publication of the Scottish Government Bill to ban the use of wild animals in travelling circuses in Scotland.

Los Angeles progresses wild animal entertainment ban!

Thank the Los Angeles City Council for progressing a ban on wild/exotic animals for entertainment or amusement

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.