This legislation would prohibit the use of elephants, big cats, primates, bears, and giraffes in traveling shows in Massachusetts.

Wild animals in circuses and traveling shows carry potential public health and safety risks. Oftentimes animals are confined to small spaces that creates a dysfunctional and unhealthy environment.

This bill would require Massachusetts to no longer allow captive wild animals, such as elephants, big cats, primates, bears and giraffes at circus events or traveling shows.