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.

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.

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 ...

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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 animals are gone, but the show must go on,” adds the agile 40-year-old Nepali cyclist and gun shooter from Jamuna Circus, which is visiting Tiruchi for the first time for a month-long schedul ...