Kentucky Bans Tigers, Asian Elephants in Circuses

Kentucky adopted new exotic-animal regulations that prohibit circuses from using endangered species such as tigers and Asian elephants, ban elephant rides, and end dangerous exotic-animal shows at state and county fairs. PETA submitted comments in support of the statewide rule changes in late 2021 and has been instrumental in ensuring that the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources enforces regulations related to the use of exotic animals in circuses.