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Will UK Government finally ban wild animal circuses?
8 January 2018 · , , , , , · 0 comments

Animal Defenders International (ADI) has welcomed reports today that a ban on the use of wild animals in circuses in England is finally to be progressed by the UK Government.

Scottish Parliament passes wild animal circus ban!
20 December 2017 · , , , , , , , · 0 comments

Animal Defenders International (ADI) congratulates the Scottish Parliament for being the first nation in the UK to ban the use of wild animals in travelling circuses.

Wales must ban wild animal acts to stop circus suffering
14 December 2017 · , , , , , , , , , , , , · 1 comment

Animal Defenders International (ADI) has renewed its call for the Welsh Government to prohibit the use of wild animals in circuses following today’s statement from Lesley Griffiths AM, Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs.

Ireland bans wild animals in circuses!
10 November 2017 · 0 comments

Announcement follows historic ban in Italy, and will take effect next year

VICTORY! Italy has banned ALL animals in circuses!
8 November 2017 · , , , , , , , , , , · 7 comments

The final vote on the bill to phase out ALL animals in circuses and travelling shows took place on November 8th 2017 in the Assembly of the Italian Parliament and is now law!

The show sadly goes on for ex-Ringling big cats in Europe
16 October 2017 · , , , , , · 3 comments

Former Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus big cat trainer Alexander Lacey is back perfoming in Europe following his controversial departure from the US last month.