We recently visited the Shriner Circus where you were given the opportunity to ride an elephant. I graciously volunteered Mitch to take Tanner for a ride. As you can see from the photos, the elephant trainer was much to worried about his phone call than the 2 ton animal carrying small children! It was a highlight for Tanner, my little animal fanatic.
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I am sure it looked like fun for the kids -however - Personally i would take a look at this link -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryDfr3jid_4
Now i am no peta nut - and i understand that everyone loves the circus - It is what a kid is about - however - AS YOU WILL SEE half way thru this - besides performing elepahants are not treated properly -
THEY ARE VERY VERY DANGEROUS !! -
I urge you to reconsider ever putting your love ones on one of these ticking time bombs -
also you may like to read this -
I am not judging anyone here - JUST concerned for all the kids - !!
Palm Beach, FL Elephant with Great American Circus rampages and charges midway in circus tent while giving rides. Woman and 4 children taking ride are rescued but elephant hits police officer, uses her trunk to throw him twice to ground. Animal is shot and killed by police. 12 people are injured during panic, none seriously. (Miami Herald)
Muskegon, MI During intermission of Tarzan Zerbini Circus, elephant rides are offered. 1 elephant falls into passenger loading platform, emptying passengers underneath platform, and bending it. 3 children are injured. (The Circus Report)
Salt Lake City, UT While giving rides at Jordan Circus, elephant picks up, tosses, and steps on trainer, causing internal organ damage. 2 children riding elephant are unhurt. (Associated Press)
Bloomington, MN Before performance of Zuhria Shrine Circus, elephant rides are given. After several trips with children and adults on its back, elephant loses balance and grabs trainer with mouth. 1 child suffers scrape on leg. Trainer suffers gash on upper leg and is taken to hospital. Elephant rides are again performed at intermission and after show. (United Press International)
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