Circus World Executive Director Scott O'Donnell, left, and Monte Beck prepare the Beck Calliope Circus Wagon for transport to the Baraboo museum Wednesday. The wagon had been in storage in ...

The Tucson Wagon and History Museum recently received several new circus wagons, donated by the great-granddaughter of E.W. Scripps.

Using dangerous, captive animals in performances also jeopardizes people, particularly children. Since the 1970s, scores have been hurt or killed by circus animals.

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus shut down in 2017 after 146 years, citing the high price of putting on the show, waning popularity, and pressures from animal rights activists.

In a groundbreaking move, a renowned German circus has bid farewell to live animal performances, opting instead for cutting-edge hologram technology. This shift marks a significant transformation ...

When the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus closed down in May 2017, a victim of changing tastes and years of protests by animal-rights groups, The Greatest Show on Earth seemed like the ...

A wagon that’s been on display at Baraboo’s Circus World Museum for three decades will soon be departing. The Ringling Bros. Bell Wagon will travel to Florida shortly after Labor ...

An animal-free version of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is currently performing in cities across the country. Cirque du Soleil, which relies solely on skilled human performers, has ...

Russian circus bear attacks trainer A circus bear attacked her trainer during a performance in front of a live audience, but the trainer luckily kept his calm and managed to eventually regain ...

Readers Say ‘Long overdue!’: How Boston.com readers feel about a circus without animals Most respondents to our survey said they would consider checking out the new animal-free show.

The Inti Wara Yassi wild animal preserve in central Bolivia, with 1,000 animals, mostly monkeys and macaws, said it could take rescued circus animals, but it would need government support.

Animal Defenders International assists wildlife authorities in seizures. — -- British activists Tim Phillips and Jan Creamer raced through the Peruvian jungle moments after receiving word ...