Hundreds of Animals Relocated in Mexico as Circus Show Ban Takes Effect Andrew V. Pestano - UPI
go to original July 9, 2015

Lions and tigers and bears… no more. A new law in Mexico has banned the use of tigers, elephants, zebras, lions and other exotic animals in circuses. (Belfast Telegraph)

Nearly 1,100 wild animals, including elephants, bears and tigers, will be relocated from circuses throughout Mexico to zoos and conservation centers after a ban on public wild animal exhibitions took effect on Wednesday.

Of the 1,091 total animals to be relocated, 87 will be exported and 69 will remain under the supervision of circuses, according to Mexico's Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA). The rest of the animals will be transported to 108 zoos and six conservation centers throughout the country.

In January, the Mexican government banned the circus use of wild animals in public shows under the General Wildlife Act, enforced with fines that can lead up to about $250,000 for circuses that break the law. The ban took effect on Wednesday.

Sunday was the last day animal shows took place nationwide, allowing time for circus owners to transport the animals.

PROFEPA asserted the law does not ban circuses having the animals, but prohibits the use of the animals as part of circus shows.

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