The Greatest Show on Earth wouldn’t be complete without their assorted array of amazing animals and on top of that list are the world famous Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Elephants! These beautiful pachyderms are proudly showcasing their skills on the 142nd Edition of...

We at Circus Girl Magazine, were fortunate enough to be invited by the wonderful staff at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus® to attend their “Media Day”. We went behind the scenes and got the inside scoop  of the 142nd edition of RB&BB’s...

In an agreement dated November 23 of this year, Feld Entertainment Inc. (owner of Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have reached a settlement to resolve alleged animal welfare violations spanning from June 2007 to August 2011. Feld will...

David Balding adopted Flora as a baby elephant, raised her as part of his family, and the star of his show. As Flora got older, David realized the she was unhappy and the circus was no place for her. The road to Flora’s retirement was a difficult and emotional journey which tested their...

It’s a debate that has haunted the circus world for decades: should exotic animals be allowed in circuses? Some people say that it’s a “tradition” and the circus just wouldn’t be the same without our wild furry friends to entertain us. Some people even say that it...

Where does an elephant go after a life in the circus? Sixteen years have passed since circus producer and co-founder of Circus Flora, David Balding, adopted an orphaned baby African elephant named Flora. He lovingly raised her as part of his family and made her the star of his show. As...