30. 12. 2012.

ANIMALS IN CIRCUSES

Here is a beautiful video of circus animal trainer Felicia. I hope this video will show you how much love & trust is needed in animal training and that circus animals are happy in their environment..ENJOY in pure LOVE!!!


                          

29. 12. 2012.

CCF IN NAPLES IN CIRCO DI MOIRA - GREAT SUCCESS IN NAPLES

We are in circus Moira Orfei in Naples.This is the second time this year that we visited Moira. This time we are here to celebrate New Year with all our dear circus friends in circo di Moira. Moira's has a great success in Naples these days.The circus is full every day at every show!BRAVO MOIRA, BRAVO NAPLES!!!!

MORE PICTURES COMING SOON!!





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RBBB CIRCUS WON THE CASE AGAINST ANIMAL DEFENDERS IN U.S.A !!!!

 Feld Entertainment, Inc., the producer of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Circus, announced today that the company has reached a legal settlement with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) in connection with two federal court cases. Under the settlement, ASPCA has paid Feld Entertainment $9.3 million to settle all claims related to its part in more than a decade of manufactured litigation that attempted to outlaw elephants in the company's Ringling Bros. ® Circus.  This settlement applies only to the ASPCA.  Feld Entertainment's legal proceedings, including its claims for litigation abuse and racketeering, will continue against the remaining defendants, Humane Society of the United States, the Fund for Animals, Animal Welfare Institute, Animal Protection Institute United with Born Free USA, Tom Rider and the attorneys involved. 


"These defendants attempted to destroy our family-owned business with a hired plaintiff who made statements that the court did not believe.  Animal activists have been attacking our family, our company, and our employees for decades because they oppose animals in circuses.  This settlement is a vindication not just for the company but also for the dedicated men and women who spend their lives working and caring for all the animals with Ringling Bros. in the face of such targeted, malicious rhetoric," said Kenneth Feld, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Feld Entertainment.
The parties filed dismissal papers today in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia as a result of their settlement.  The settlement covers only Feld Entertainment's claims against ASPCA for attorneys' fees and damages in the initial Endangered Species Act (ESA) case filed in 2000 by the animal rights activists and the resultant racketeering (RICO) case brought by Feld Entertainment in 2007.  Discovery in the initial lawsuit uncovered over $190,000 that these animal activist groups and their lawyers paid to Tom Rider who lived off of the money while serving as the "injured plaintiff" in the lawsuit against the circus.   
"Our firm has been defending Feld Entertainment against this onslaught of misguided litigation brought by animal activist groups for years.  As their attorneys, it is gratifying to finally have a settlement that begins to make up for the harm inflicted on this company, the family who owns it, and its employees," said John Simpson of Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P., lead counsel for Feld Entertainment in all of the cases covered by the settlement with ASPCA.
 


Background of Case

The original complaint was filed in July 2000 by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), the Animal Welfare Institute, the Fund for Animals and Tom Rider, who is a former Ringling Bros. employee.  The case was dismissed in 2001 but was reinstated in 2003 after an appellate court ruled that if Tom Rider could prove that he was injured  by Ringling Bros.' treatment of the elephants, the case could proceed.  The Animal Protection Institute joined the case in 2006. 
The trial began on February 4, 2009 and lasted approximately six weeks. The case is ASPCA, et al., v. Feld Entertainment, Inc., No. 03-2006 (D.D.C.)(Hon. Emmet G. Sullivan presiding).
On December 30, 2009, the U.S. District Court ruled in Feld Entertainment's favor (published as ASPCA v. Feld Entertainment, Inc., 677 F. Supp. 2d 55 (D.D.C. 2009)). In its ruling the Court stated that, "the Court finds that Mr. Rider is essentially a paid plaintiff and fact witness who is not credible, and therefore affords no weight to his testimony regarding the matters discussed herein, i.e., the allegations related to his standing to sue." 
That decision found that the plaintiffs' litigation was based on the untruthful testimony of a paid plaintiff and witness who the Court found received at least $190,000 in payments as his sole source of income over an eight year period by animal special interest groups, including ASPCA, their lawyers and an entity founded and controlled by those lawyers, the Wildlife Advocacy Project.
The Court also ruled, "that ensuring Mr. Rider's continued participation as a plaintiff was a motivating factor behind the payments to him, and that these payments were a motivating factor for his continued involvement in the case." The Court also ruled against the other plaintiffs in the case: "because the organizational plaintiffs have not established an injury in fact, traceable to FEI's actions that can be redressed by the Court, the organizational plaintiffs have no standing to sue under Article III of the United States Constitution."
Furthermore, the Court ruled that "based upon his failure to complain, the Court finds that Mr. Rider either (1) did not witness elephant mistreatment when he was employed by FEI or (2) any mistreatment he did witness did not affect him to the extent that he suffered an aesthetic or emotional injury."  The Court's December 2009 ruling was affirmed in its entirety by the Court of Appeals on October 28, 2011.
Based upon what was revealed in ASPCA, et al., v. Feld Entertainment, Feld Entertainment brought suit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia against ASPCA, HSUS and other animal rights activists and their lawyers alleging violations of the RICO statute and Virginia Conspiracy Act, malicious prosecution, and abuse of process.  The court denied the defendants' motions to dismiss that case on July 9, 2012.
Additional information on this litigation, including Court rulings, filings and elephant care information can be found online at www.ringlingbrostrialinfo.com. Information on the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation® and the company's international elephant conservation programs is available online at www.elephantcenter.com.
Ringling Bros. Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. legal team is led by John M. Simpson and includes, Michelle C. Pardo, Stephen M. McNabb, Kara Petteway and Rebecca Bazan.



About Feld Entertainment

Feld Entertainment has produced Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey for over 45 years. Ringling Bros.' elephants, the treasured symbol of The Greatest Show On Earth® and the subject of the litigation, continue to be healthy and well-cared for by a team of full-time veterinarians and an animal care staff that works to ensure that the animals have a safe and positive environment. The company meets and exceeds federal requirements on the care of its Asian elephants, tigers and other animals.  Its animal care practices are commonly accepted and well known to federal, state and local government regulators who routinely inspect Ringling Bros. in almost every city it visits. Feld Entertainment, Inc. is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live family entertainment that lifts the human spirit and creates indelible memories, with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year. Feld Entertainment's productions have appeared in more than 70 countries and on six continents to date and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Disney On Ice, Disney Live!, Monster Jam, Supercross, Areanacross, Nuclear Cowboyz and IHRA drag racing. More information on Feld Entertainment is available online at www.feldentertainment.com.
SOURCE Feld Entertainment, Inc.

Read more here: http://www.heraldonline.com/2012/12/28/4509413/aspca-pays-93-million-in-landmark.html#storylink=cpy

27. 12. 2012.

CIRCO ROYAL ( Italia )


 Circus ROYAL is an Italian circus owned by family D'Acqua..Here is some pictures of their circus town..

 

















22. 12. 2012.

20. 12. 2012.

NEW CHAPITEAU FOR CIRCUS NANDO ORFEI (APOLLO) fam. Anselmi - Orfei


The Nando Orfei Circus (family Elvio Anselmi & Nando Orfei) for the Christmas in Milan will present their show in a new big top that has just been installed.It is a round structure 34 meters high with 17-meter antennae and round dome of 10 meters in diameter and 13 meters high.






*pictures taken from Circus Fans Italia

16. 12. 2012.

14. 12. 2012.

MOIRA ORFEI IN NAPOLI

 Big international circus "MOIRA ORFEI" for the Christmas holidays from 22. december perform in Naples.Our dear friends from the circus advertising diligently placarding the Naples, and invite all to come and enjoy the spectacular program. Greetings to all our dear friends in circus "Moira Orfei," especially Andrea Di Palma who sent us these photos.








13. 12. 2012.

CIRCUS VARGAS ( USA )







 

Circus Vargas is an American circus based in California. It was built on the premise to bring an old time circus to everyone; currently it has been billed as one of the world’s biggest traveling circuses still using a big top tent. Owned and operated by Tabares Entertainment, the circus currently produces a truck circus show, throughout the western United States.
In the mid-1960s Clifford E Vargas began laying the foundation that would lead, not only to his recognition, but also to his domination of the world of circus.
Vargas’ mission to rejuvenate the Big Top was undoubtedly influenced by his childhood fascination with the circus. He was a frequent spectator at circuses that every year visited his hometown of Livermore, California, where his Portuguese-descended family maintained a farm. Vargas began as the ticket seller, doorman and ringmaster. During his life with the circus, he transformed it into a three-ring spectacular, traveling the world and competing with the best of the best, all the while in old circus style canvas tents.
After the death of Clifford Vargas in 1989, the show was left to Jack Bailey, longtime Vice President of the company and Joseph Muscarello, the show's general manager. Bailey sold his interest to concession manager Roland Kaiser and the both Kaiser and Muscarello, both longtime friends of Vargas and management executives with the show, joined forces and took the reins of the Circus. 

CIRCUS VARGAS TODAY

 










Through their tenure, there were many obstacles; rising costs and declining attendance were just a few. Kaiser and Muscarello were instrumental in transforming the circus into a more intimate one-ring ‘European style’ circus. They continued running the circus until they retired in 2003. It was then that the Circus went on hiatus looking for a buyer. Two years later the Tabares Family stepped in and have been running Circus Vargas ever since.When the Tabares family heard of the closing of Circus Vargas, the circus that launched their career, they were truly saddened. They became US citizens and launched Tabares productions to become the new proud owners of Circus Vargas. During their tenure they have brought back the family friendly feeling of the show, as well as steering away from wild animal acts and concentrating on the human spectacles.


CIRCUS VARGAS BACK IN 90'







CIRCUS HERMAN RENZ

Circus Herman Renz is the largest circus in the Netherlands, and has been touring the Netherlands and other countries since 1911.

Arnold van der Vegt decided in the winter of 1911 to start his own circus. The first artist he contracted was his friend Tom Mix. In 1923 Arnold changed the name of the circus to "Renz". During the Second World war it was difficult for the circus to survive, and because of the circumstances it was forced to give shows for the Germans. After the war, things improved dramatically. Arnold died in 1955.
After the death of Arnold van der Vegt, his son Herman Sr. took over management of the circus. In 1970 he transferred the running of the circus to his sons, Paul and Arnold Jr. (also known as Nol). Paul acted as a clown in the shows and Arnold Jr. became the director.
Arnold Jr. and his wife Marina made the circus very successful. For many years they traveled around with great success. In 1967 their son Herman Jr. was born. As a child, Herman's ambition was to continue his fathers circus business.


 
The success of circus Renz reached its peak in 1978. In 1978, Bassie and Adriaan made several television series with Circus Renz as the backdrop. In the weekends, they made their appearance in the circus with successful clown performances. During this period the shows were regularly sold out.

In 1980 the Dutch TV-producer Joop van den Ende established Circus Bassie & Adriaan. The staff of Circus Renz was involved with the entire transport of Circus Bassie & Adriaan. Circus Renz itself travelled throughout the country. At the end of 1983 Joop van den Ende stopped with the circus after he tried a show with the Dutch singer André Hazes.
At Circus Renz the Steijvers family reinforced the program, followed by the Luycx-Sisters in 1983. Herman Jr. fell in love with Diana Luycx and they started a relationship.
Arnold Jr. again came in contact with Bassie and Adriaan in 1985. The cooperation between them was renewed and the success of circus Renz grew yet again. But, in 1988, Arnold Jr. became very ill. His last and largest wish was to travel once more with Bassie and Adriaan and a complete new circus-tent. The new tent was bought, but in January 1989 Arnold van der Vegt Jr. died of cancer. Because the new tour was already planned, Bassie and Adriaan decided to finish the tour after which, in 1989, the tent and material was sold.


 
 
In 1990 Herman Jr., and his girlfriend Diana, perform for one season with the French circus Achille Zavatta II. Despite this, Herman wanted to continue the Circus Renz with Diana, and the families of Steijvers and Ronday.
In September 1990 Diana & Herman Renz broke the contract with the Circus Achille Zavatta II. On March the 13th 1991 they open with the renewed 'Dutch National Circus Herman Renz'. The first place of the tour is Eemnes. For the young board of directors it is a heavy venture, but thanks to a contract with Center Parcs it developed into a large success.
In five years time, the now-married Diana & Herman Renz develop the circus into the largest in the Netherlands and later the Benelux. During the period around Christmas the circus always present their Wintershow in the Dutch city of Haarlem. In December 1995 Diana & Herman Renz received the Oscar Carré Trophy. The trophy is handed over by the Swiss circus director Frédy Knie of Circus Knie.
There were plans for the year 1996. A new tent had been ordered and there was a new contract with Center Parcs. The tour of 1996 started at February 22 in the Dutch city of Hilversum.
March 13, 1996. On Centerparc 'Het Vennenbos', the circus had arrived in the Dutch city of Hapert. Herman & Diana had not shown themselves that day. Manager Robert Ronday, looking for them at their, finds Herman & Diana dead. It was later determined that Diana & Herman died because of carbon monoxide poisoning.
The shows and the tour were temporarily cancelled. Some days later, the Circus is relocated to the Dutch city of Haarlem, where the funeral is to take place.
After the funeral ceremony, the funeral proceeds to Amsterdam, where Diana & Herman are buried at the family tomb at the cemetery 'Zorgvlied'.



A week after the burial the Herman's mother announces the she wants to sell the circus for 800,000 Dutch guilders. The largest circus of the Benelux stands to the edge of the abyss.
From several places help is unexpectedly offered. The, then, nine years old Ronald Blom starts an action which generates a lot of publicity. Ronald is seen among a lot of television shows such as 'The TV-Show of Ivo Niehe', 'Hart van Nederland' and 'Het Jeugdjournaal' (the news for youth). There is even a story in the local newspaper of Haarlem ('Haarlems Dagblad'). Ronald also collects money (in total 1,012 guilders). For his commitment he receives a free ticket for life of the interim executive board.
Also, Ed Glas organised actions to save the circus, together with the interim executive board of the circus, Toin Routers (public relations officer of the circus in 2005) and Hans de Jager. A fan club was set up, and individuals and companies can rent a chair in the Circus as sponsors.
Princess Household Appliances, a company located in the Dutch city of Breda owned by Aad Ouborg, is sponsors the circus. Because of that, Princess becomes the most important sponsor of circus Herman Renz until 1998. Nowadays, the circus is owned by the families Steijvers, Ronday and Olivier. The executive board consists of five people.
 On December 22, 2002 circus Herman Renz received royal recognition. Mayor Jaap Pop (mayor of the Dutch city of Haarlem) had the honour of presenting the award. Circus Herman Renz was the first Dutch circus to receive this award, which motivated the employees of Circus Herman Renz to preserve the last great Dutch circus. During December and January, Circus Herman Renz presented its famous 'Wintershow'. During this period, visitors voted for their favorite artists. The winner received the 'Haarlemse Publieksprijs' (The Harlem Audience Award).

*Material from Wikipedia

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12. 12. 2012.

CIRCUS CHARLES KNIE (Germany)



The Circus Charles Knie is founded by Charles and Doriana Knie back in 1995.

In the early years, the circus made ​​a name as a "Magical circus". Charles Knie, who comes from the Swiss Knie Dynasty 2006 sold his circus to Sascha Melnjak and emigrate to Australia. The entire circus was replaced and bought a new tent with 38.5 meters in diameter from the Italian manufacturer Scola Teloni. This new circus was set up in April 2008. for the first time in Flensburg. In fall 2008, director Sascha Melnjak was awarded by the Circus Friends Association (GCD).
Since 2010 the program has been modernized and turned into a big circus revue. A journey with animals, and international star performers, show-ballet and live orchestra of Circus Charles Knie will load approximately 500,000 visitors annually.
The Circus Charles Knie traveled annually about 50 cities in Germany, with nearly 100 employees, more than 100 animals and more than 200 vehicles, one of the last three grand circus businesses in Germany. In 2012. Sascha Melnjak bought the former winter home of the Circus Barum.



05. 12. 2012.

EUROPEAN CIRCUSES 1

Today we bring to you this beautiful photos of most famous and best European circuses, shot by cameras of circus fans throughout Europe ..How much are European circuses modernize in last years see in the following gallery only on Croatia Circus Fans .. Enjoy!