21, 2018. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits) Washington lawmakers are looking to pass a bill that would prohibit using big cats, bears and other wild animals in traveling circus acts in the state.

The CEO of the Vanderburgh Humane Society (VHS), Kendall Paul, cast the “nay” vote for the second consecutive year, which emphasizes the concern around the treatment of circus animals.

Senate Bill 5065 would ban animals like lions, tigers, bears, elephants, and apes from being used for performing tricks, giving rides, or other entertainment purposes in front of live audiences.

Washington lawmakers are looking to pass a bill that would prohibit using big cats, bears and other wild animals in traveling circus acts in the state. Senate Bill 5065 would ban animals like lions, ...

A Siberian tiger is seen at a wildlife sanctuary in Jacksonville, Florida (Photo by Cheri Alguire/Getty Images) Washington lawmakers are looking to pass a bill that would prohibit using big cats, ...

Washington lawmakers are looking to pass a bill that would prohibit using big cats, bears and other wild animals in traveling circus acts in the state. Senate Bill 5065 would ban animals like ...

Understanding these nuances better helps create conservation strategies. The liberation of the circus lions in Bulgaria is not just a victory for animal welfare but also for the evolving consciousness ...

Traveling circus Mysterious Circus is now in Waco and is addressing concerns regarding the treatment of their elephant, Okha, following recent social media posts that are alleging animal abuse.

Jan. 31, 2025 — DNA evidence has confirmed killer whales in Australia hunted a white shark for its liver. Based on DNA analysis from the bite wounds on the carcass of a large white shark washed ...

On January 1, Massachusetts officially prohibited elephants, lions, tigers, primates, giraffes, and bears from being used in traveling circus environments. Going forward, the new law authorizes civil ...

The discussion covered transportation, housing, and care for animals traveling into town for events like the rodeo or circus. Currently, the City of Waco has no restrictions on the Traveling Animal ...