Lies! TWO Lies! Research* indicates, it's not a life of misery. AND our show is TWO HOURS long!!!

*Data suggests that elephants are not stressed when they travel and find the life "quite acceptable," and that working elephants are in better physical condition, have more muscle tone, greater stamina and less excess fat than their sedentary counterparts. (From testimony of Deborah Olson, representing the Indianapolis Zoo, Elephant Manager's Association and International Elephant Foundation, before the House subcommittee hearing on HR2929.)

Between July 1987 and July 1997, 90% of elephants born in circuses were live-born compared to just under 60% in zoos, with the superior physical fitness of circus elephants being an important contributor to this success. (From the testimony of Dr. Dennis Schmitt, professor of animal science with a DVM, PhD, and board certified in veterinary reproduction by the American College of Theriogenolgy.)