Two very different circuses by Jewish directors are coming to town, with acts that range from modern acrobatics to trained ...

Jan. 14 marked the end of Ringling Brothers’ 146-year run of animal circuses. This also marked the end of an era and a beginning of public awareness on the training and treatment of circus animals. It ...

Why are wild animals still being used in circuses? The Ringling Brothers Circus no longer includes animals. This should be the case with every circus. More people understand that wild animals used in ...

A circus trainer almost met his end in front of a live audience when a performing bear turned on him during a show in front of hundreds of children and parents. "Towards the end of the act, the bear ...

The circus is coming to the Schott in April - sans lions, tigers and bears, but with lots of eye-popping acrobatic action.

In an age where artificial intelligence is being promoted as the next big thing, we're incessantly told about how robots will soon replace humans and everyone will be out of a job. That hasn't ...

CHICAGO -- Federal authorities have charged a circus animal training facility in northern Illinois with violating the Animal Welfare Act. John Cuneo said he will fight the allegations by the U.S.

Animal Rights Ministry says enforcement actions are underway after Circus Orfei, which was being held on Monte Kristo grounds ...

The New York-based Big Apple Circus returns to Boston after a five-year absence. From now until Nov. 2, the Big Top will ...

Two law enforcement officers were treated for smoke inhalation after rescuing five zebras, four camels and a miniature horse when their transport vehicle caught fire Jan. 27 on Interstate 69. The ...

The Fern Street Circus has been operating in City Heights since 2014, offering free circus training and performances to local ...