See a list of citations that contractors with the Jordan Circus have received to date, here.

The USDA is responsible for assuring proper treatment of animals in circuses, but inspections are rare and their records show no circus inspections have occurred in Washington.

Research has expanded our understanding about the physical and psychological lives and needs of animals, and traveling animal acts result in enormous suffering for the animals involved.  

We can set a better example for our community and our youth by offering entertainment that does not rely on abuse, suffering, and exploitation of animals. 

Circus animals are forced to perform unnatural and physically harmful acts under threat of pain and punishment. Learn more here.

In between performances, animals suffer being transported in dark, cramped semi-trailers, having to stand for long hours without rest, and in many cases proper ventilation, food, or water. 

Enforcement of even the meager protection regulations is rare. 

Many countries and more than 150 cities and counties, and six states ban or restrict the use of wild animals in traveling exhibitions. Boise, Idaho is just one example. 

A 2016 Forbes article noted that over two decades, the attendance at animal-based circuses dropped between 30% - 50%.

See what local media has covered so far.

Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus are bringing back their big top circus, after a five-year hiatus, and animals will no longer be part of the performances. Cirque du Soleil and Circus Vargas are just two other examples of circuses that feature only human acts and are wildly successful.