The Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus have announced that the show will be ending forever in May of 2017. This circus was composed of juggling acts, human oddities and a spectacle of animals. The show dates back to the mid- 1800's and was a popular event for families to attend. Kenneth Feld, the CEO of Feld Entertainment blames high operating costs, a change in public desire, and battles with animal rights groups for the closing of the show. Animal rights activists have fought for the wild animals forced into captivity and forcefully trained to perform acts and stunts. Supporters agree that there is no reason to make animals perform and it is "cruel and unnecessary". Another factor was the elephants used. The prohibition of bull- hooks was put into effect, and finally elephants were removed from the show all together. This led to a decrease in ticket sales and further declined the success of the show. This is no sad event though. With the circus now closing, the topic of mistreatment of wild animals will be brough to the light and hopefully a rippling effect will occur, causing other circuses to shut down for good. New laws are being passed, and companies are losing their fight, and progress is being made in the conservation of animals and their natural right to live freely. http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/big-top-ringling-bros-circus-closing-44788007
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