A traveling circus set to perform in Astoria this week is drawing protests from animal rights activists, who plan to gather ...

The Jordan World Circus is back in town, but is getting backlash from PETA supporters over its handling of an elephant.

There was some BIG news this week -- literally -- as a circus elephant escaped from her pen and roamed the streets of a Montana city. The escape has garnered mixed reactions. While some said it was ...

An animal trainer was trampled to death by his own elephant in front of a horrified circus crowd - before the creature escaped and rampaged through city streets. Tyke, a 20-year-old African bush ...

WEST SPRINGFIELD – At the Big E, the elephant is never forgotten. Beulah, a 54-year-old Asian elephant, died at the Big E in 2019 of blood poisoning caused by a uterine infection. Sheryl Becker of ...

The Irem Shrine Circus returned for its 75th year at the Kingston Armory on Monday as animal activists gathered outside to ...

The N&O Summer Desk is a pop-up initiative to help navigate the season. Whether you’re heading to the beach, mountains or backyard, the Summer Desk is here to guide you. Share your story ideas with us ...

"Water for Elephants" musical tells story of traveling Depression-era circus, which includes Walter the clown.