Animal advocates with the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) demonstrated outside the El Paso County Coliseum ...

PETA alleges the elephant has paralysis "likely due to being forced to stand on her head and put several tons of weight on her trunk for decades." ...

There was some BIG news this week -- literally -- as a circus elephant escaped from her pen and roamed the streets of a Montana city. The escape has garnered mixed reactions. While some said it was ...

EAU CLAIRE — With the All-New Shrine Extreme Circus making its way to the Chippewa Valley next week, what would be the one act audiences need to come out to see? “Let’s start with the amazing elephant ...

When they were “retired” from performing at Circus World last August, the Asian elephants Viola and Kelly were to head to a sanctuary in Oklahoma where Circus World executive director Scott O’Donnell ...

The N&O Summer Desk is a pop-up initiative to help navigate the season. Whether you’re heading to the beach, mountains or backyard, the Summer Desk is here to guide you. Share your story ideas with us ...

Circus World elephants, Viola, front, and Kelly, participate in their last parade before their "retirement" from Circus World last June. The animals are still performing elsewhere under contracts with ...