2008-03-19 - New York, United States.
The elephants and horses of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus have invaded Manhattan. The pack of seven pachyderms and about 15 horses paraded through the Queens Midtown Tunnel early Wednesday morning on their way to Madison Square Garden on 34th Street, where they will appear in the "Over The Top" show. The lead elephant wore a "I love New York" blanket as some onlookers along the route watched the nearly 30-year tradition of marching the circus animals through the tunnel.
2008-03-18 - New York, United States.
If it's March, it must be time for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus to come to town. And it must mean it's time for the annual Elephant Walk, too! This year's Elephant Walk will take place will be on Tuesday, March 18 into Wednesday March 19th, at midnight. The circus reaches New York City by way of train, stopping in Queens and head into Manhattan through the Queens-Midtown Tunnel for its stand at Madison Square Garden, so anywhere along 34th Street, between the tunnel and Manhatta...
2008-03-17 - Hoogeveen, Netherlands.
Animals rights activists claim they have been sprayed with elephant urine by circus employees last Saturday in Hoogeveen. The activists said that employees of Circus Renz Berlin used water pistols to shoot at them. When the police arrived at the scene everything was quiet again, although a threatening atmosphere was still lingering in the air according to an unnamed police spokesperson. The police confiscated one water gun that contained a “foul smelling substance”.
2008-03-16 - Athens, United States. Lauren Ricks
To see animals like elephants, llamas, tigers and camels, you only need to travel to the Henderson County Fair Park Complex on March 18. The Carson Barnes Circus will come to Athens that morning and begin setting up. The circus welcomes visitors to come watch the process and see the animals at no charge. It has 25 species of exotic and domestic animals. The elephants are trained to help the crew lift the 40-foot pole in the air for the 300-foot tent. It is the largest in the United States and ha...
2008-03-12 - Ely, United States.
White Pine High School hosted the Kerak Shrine Circus of Reno on Monday for the first time in four years. Two rings on the gym floor offered entertainment for children of all ages. The circus had performed at White Pine Middle School each of the last three years. Sponsored by the Kerak Shrine Center of Reno, the circus comes to Ely nearly every year.
2008-03-11 - Baltimore, United States. Ron Matz
You were not hallucinating Tuesday morning if you saw some elephants walking the streets in Downtown Baltimore. The greatest show on earth is stepping into town and everyone wants a close up look. The animal walk is a Baltimore tradition. The walk is a little over a mile long and it takes about 25 minutes, from the B&O Railroad Museum to the 1st Mariner Arena. "I feel like a little kid today. I'm going to watch the elephants march down the street, it's very unique" said Brad Hungerford, spectato...
2008-03-04 - Baltimore , United States.
When the circus comes to town, it's an exciting occasion in any city. But Baltimore gets an extra special treat every year: an elephant march and munch from 1st Mariner Arena to Lexington Market. Elephants at Lexington MarketWhen the circus comes to town, it's an exciting occasion in any city. But Baltimore gets an extra special treat every year: an elephant march and munch from 1st Mariner Arena to Lexington Market. The gentle giants of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus, accompanied by ...
2008-02-14 - Richmond, United States. Karri Peifer
Ringling Bros.' "Over The Top" circus is going on now at the Richmond Coliseum. The Free All Access Pre-Show is open to all ticket-holders and starts an hour before each show. For 138 years, Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey has brought the exotic attractions of the circus to cities and towns across the country. This week, its "Over The Top" show rolls into Richmond for six days of spectacular, extraordinary, high-flying family fun. Elephants standing on two legs, trapeze artists swinging thr...
2008-02-10 - Hugo, United States. Bill Hankins
“Our workers are going to have to double up and do triple time on the work load until we can get the exemptions back,” said Traci Cavallini of Carson & Barnes. “We have a good show this year and it is about ready to go on the road.” Carson & Barnes will have many new performers for this year’s show, and a new baby elephant, Val, born in April to show off to the world. Another young elephant born to the 29-member herd a few years ago — 4-year-old Obert — will perform. “He’s alwa...
2008-02-04 - Santa Clara County, United States.
On February 12, 2008 starting at 9:30 AM, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors will hold an advisory hearing considering a ban of rodeos and circuses that use animals in the entire county. A second and final meeting will be held around the end of March. Your attendance is important for the opposition of this ordinance as the number of people will influence the outcome. It is very important to call/fax/email/write to each and all the Supervisors in opposition to the ban at the addresses be...
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