What is Carson & Barnes Circus position on animal care?

During its 69-year association with animals, both exotic and domestic, Carson & Barnes Circus has demonstrated a deep commitment to the well-being of the animals who share our world. It is a commitment that stands on its own merit. In all aspects of animal care and safety, Carson & Barnes Circus meets or exceeds all federal animal welfare standards set by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). We are regularly inspected at the federal, state and local level and in 69 years have never been found in violation of the AWA.

We are well aware of the efforts by animal rights activist groups such as PeTA and the HSUS to demonize the circus through a campaign of misinformation. However, we believe very strongly that our daily professional care and treatment of all our animals is open to public scrutiny and stands the test of time.

         1. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) licenses Carson & Barnes Circus. The USDA strictly regulates care, treatment & proper documentation of circus animals.

         2. Carson & Barnes Circus fully complies with USDA regulations & procedures.

         3. Circus animals are under the care & continuous supervision of trained professionals.

         4. Carson & Barnes Circus voluntarily complies with the policy of the National Animal Interest Alliance on performing animals.

http://naiaonline.org/body/articles/archives/policy_animent.htm

         5. Carson & Barnes Circus voluntarily complies with the Animal Care and Training (ACT) guidelines of the Outdoor Amusement Business Association.

Q. What is Carson & Barnes' policy & procedures in the event of an animal activist presence on Circus day?

With respect to possible animal activists’ intervention on hosted circus days, Carson & Barnes Circus has made provisions for these groups to be heard, as long as they do not disrupt traffic or interfere with patrons. We provide a designated area specifically for these groups to conduct an orderly protest. We also provide trash containers for circus goers to dispose of the unsolicited activist materials.