R ingling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey will no longer have elephant acts as part of its famous circus. This news, announced today by circus parent company Feld Entertainment, means that the elephants will be phased out of performances by 2018 and the 13 elephants now being used will retire to the Center for Elephant Conservation in Florida.
The Palmetto, Fla.-based company made the decision in response to those who have voiced concerns about how the majestic animals are treated in captivity. It's a…
R ingling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey will no longer have elephant acts as part of its famous circus. This news, announced today by circus parent company Feld Entertainment, means that the elephants will be phased out of performances by 2018 and the 13 elephants now being used will retire to the Center for Elephant Conservation in Florida.
The Palmetto, Fla.-based company made the decision in response to those who have voiced concerns about how the majestic animals are treated in captivity. It's a…