‘Forced to do unnatural, mindless tricks’: Why animal circuses and parks are under scrutiny in Australia

MICHAEL DAHLSTROM: ‘The future of circuses and dolphin parks could be decided by the so called “animals in entertainment” inquiry just announced by NSW parliament. The announcement has stoked a fierce rift between animal rights groups and circuses as both vie for public support. The inquiry will examine whether exotic animals should be performing tricks … Continue reading ‘Forced to do unnatural, mindless tricks’: Why animal circuses and parks are under scrutiny in Australia