Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus to cease operations

News has emerged that the long-running, US-based Ringling Bros And Barnum & Bailey Circus has reportedly made the decision to cease operating.The company made the announcement on 14 January 2017 that it will be holding its final performance on the 21 May, due to declining sales.Chris Draper, Associate Director for Animal Welfare and Care for the Born Free Foundation, said: “This is an extremely clear indication that people no longer find circuses using animals to be acceptable, and is