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The Transition of Circusess







The Transition of Circuses


Animal welfare is at the heart of our work. Scientific research continues to develop and proves to us that, for wild animals, a nomadic life in cramped trailers cannot ensure their well-being; as is training, which we disapprove of. This unsuitable environment cannot allow animals to satisfy their physiological needs.
With the biodiversity crisis and the awareness of animal welfare, it is no longer tolerable to maintain and exploit wild animals in these conditions. The “animal welfare” law passed by the French government in 2021 confirms this moral evolution.

Circassians are wonderful artists presenting exceptional animal-free acts. When they own wild animals, we don't doubt the love they have for them. This is why we want to support them in their efforts to move towards circuses without wild animals.

A little history about circuses

IN THE 18TH CENTURY: 'Modern' circuses were inspired by ancient Roman games. The shows mainly feature horses.
IN THE 19TH CENTURY: With colonization, Europe began to bring back and train elephants, tigers and lions. Menagerie circuses then allowed populations to discover numerous animal species in parades and marquees. Until the mid-20th century, it was the golden age of tamers and trainers.
AFTER 1945 , the traditional circus with animals lost part of its audience, increasingly concerned by animal rights. The contemporary circus is born and focuses on human performances and acrobatics.
FROM 1960 , with the rise of leisure activities and faced with the decline of biodiversity, private zoological parks were created in many regions in France. They offer animals more suitable living conditions than those in circuses and the proximity to the animals that they allow further leads to a drop in attendance at circuses. Zoological parks have continued to improve the living environment of animals and the facilities offered to animals today no longer have anything to do with those created 60 years ago. This development is impossible in traveling circuses which see their number of visitors drop from year to year
IN 2021, the “animal welfare” law is passed : it puts an end to the reproduction of wild animals in traveling circuses from December 2023, for a complete end to the exploitation of wild animals in traveling circuses from 2028.
This law allows France to join several of its European neighbors who have already stopped shows with animals in circuses.


  • We thank the wildlife owners who have trusted us to care for their animals thus far ..
  • In cases of seizures for abuse, we will always denounce these sad facts so as not to see such horrors repeated. This is why we prefer and encourage a voluntary and peaceful transition to animal-free circuses before the authorities resort to seizures.
  • Our watchword is the well-being of the animals: after their stay with us, we will always seek the best possible placements for the animals so that they can enjoy a well-deserved retirement.
  • Places in our shelter are limited. This is why projects for new reception buildings are being studied in order to be able to house in good conditions the numerous animals which could be entrusted to us by 2028 under the “animal welfare” law.



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