Important legislation to protect wild animals used in traveling shows has a hearing on this upcoming *Monday, July 24, at 10am, both at the State House and remotely*, and we’re asking for your help.
*S. 2197/S. 2189/H. 3245 would prohibit the use of elephants, big cats, primates, bears, and giraffes in traveling acts in Massachusetts.* These shows subject intelligent, social animals to coercive, abusive treatment and near-constant travel, where they are deprived of exercise and the ability to express their most basic, natural behaviors. These exhibits also present public safety dangers, putting attendees at risk of being physically attacked and contracting zoonotic diseases.
