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Do you believe using wild animals in circuses is cruel? The results are in.

30 October 2026 · Platinum Bushvelder

Do you believe using wild animals in circuses is cruel? The results are in.

Nelia Pieterse, Thabazimbi

For some, the circus brings family fun. For others, keeping wild animals confined and making them perform raises concerns about their wellbeing. Should wild animals have a place in the circus ring?

“Wild animals belong in the wild. No animal should spend its life in a cage. We have the freedom to move around, while they remain confined. That is simply unfair.”
Nelia Pieterse, Thabazimbi

“Yes. Wild animals deserve freedom, dignity and the chance to follow their natural instincts. Their wellbeing should never be sacrificed for our amusement. We can enjoy spectacular circus performances without forcing wild animals to entertain us.”
Jeffrey Rannyadi, Thabazimbi

PUBLIC POLL: THE RESULTS ARE IN!
NO 45% YES 55%

Jeffrey Rannyadi, Thabazimbi
Jeffrey Rannyadi, Thabazimbi