Articles tagged with: alex lacey Ex-Ringling big cats holed up in Arkansas pre-flight 12 September 2017 · 1 comment 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. Oppose export of Ringling big cats! 23 June 2017 · 5 comments Following the demise of Ringling Brothers Circus, upon failing to adapt to changing attitudes and falling ticket sales, big cat trainer Alexander Lacey plans to return to Europe and present his outdated act there.