In contrast to the glitter associated with circuses, performing animals\' lives are pretty miserable. Because animals do not naturally ride bicycles, stand on their heads, or jump through rings of fire, whips, electric prods, and other tools are often used to force them to perform.

The Big Apple Circus is more than just a circus. Our performance is rooted in tradition, but our commitment to kids and their families is a vision truly our own.

A non-profit art/education organization that provides a forum for youth and adults to collaborate on life enhancing adventures in the circus arts. Our challenge is to cultivate the skills for achieving personal excellence: our method, to open a path to adventure through the multicultural traditions of circus: our goal, to nourish the idealism of young people to encourage their dreams and the vision to act on them so that they can make a positive impact in the world.

The ShowmensLeague of America,an organization of Outdoor amusement professionals, who operate fairs,festivals,carnivals and church events throughout the United States.The SLA which was founded in 1913 is the oldest of its type in North America.