Stop Circus Suffering

ADI is saddened and disturbed by video of the death of an elephant called Medi (also known as Madi) in a river in Estonia in June 2013. She had reportedly died of heart failure whilst bathing in a lake in Narva after a circus performance.

ADI reveals that a new lion and tiger act presented by Thomas Chipperfield has joined Jolly’s Circus.

ADI has been calling on the Coalition Government to be more open and transparent concerning the licensing of circuses with wild animals since plans for the unworkable scheme was first introduced.

Investigations of cruelty and suffering of animals in circuses by ADI over the past twenty years have changed public attitudes and ADI welcomes today’s announcement by the Government to end the use of wild animals in circuses.

Investigations of cruelty and suffering of animals in circuses by ADI over the past twenty years have changed public attitudes and ADI welcomes the proposed announcement by the Government tomorrow to end the use of wild animals in circuses.

It has been brought to our attention that Longleat has permitted Tatler magazine to take photos of Emma McQuiston with Anne inside her enclosure and one of her keepers, who can be seen holding a bullhook.