Great British Circus.

Circus Director, Martin Lacey, who has worked with wild animals for over 40 years, has
always insisted his animals receive the best possible care and attention and this was not
disputed by a recent report by DEFRA inspectors who found:

• Animals were all kept in satisfactory social groupings and did not appear stressed
• There were no obvious indications of either fear or distress in any animals
• All animals appeared, on visual inspection, to be in excellent physical condition with
no sign of injury or disease
• No stereotypic movements were observed either before or after the show
• The enclosures were well furnished and the animals seemed relaxed and active
• Training methods: these appeared to be satisfactory from a welfare perspective

This year elephants have been added to the animal line-up. “Our African elephant, is called
Sonja and her mother was shot in an elephant cull and was sold by the game park to raise
capital for the running of the park,” says Marin Lacey. “Together with the two Asian elephants,
Delhi and Vana Mana, they are great ambassadors for the species, entertaining and
educating the public within the care and security of the circus to protect them.”

Also new this year is a beautiful white tiger called Tiara, and during the year she will be
trained by Martin and will eventually become part of a new mixed animal group of tigers and
lions. “With the publication of the Government’s Wild Animals in Travelling Circuses report
we have conclusive evidence to support our case and can now start to plan for the future.”