Now he’s planning an extension before a ban on circus animals comes into effect. Violas, whose sanctuary is located about 90 kilometers (56 miles) southwest of Paris, said he had taken numerous phone calls from circus owners. He also advises the government as legislation to phase out the use of wild animals in circuses passes through parliament. ADVERTISEMENT“The circus owners ask us how much room we’ll have, if they can reserve space,” the Frenchman said at his sprawling refuge that counts Indian elephants and dromedaries among its residents. Paulo Teixeira, a former circus trainer who now works at Violas’ animal refuge said it was not straightforward separating a wild beast from its trainer.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 21, 2021 17:44 UTC