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Elephant beside a costumed woman at a festival; sign reads Speak out against elephant abuse at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival.

Elephant beside a costumed woman at a festival; sign reads Speak out against elephant abuse at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival.

6/29/26 - Minnesota Renaissance Festival Advertises Elephant Rides Again

The Minnesota Renaissance Festival is once again advertising elephant rides for its 2026 season—and CompassionWorks International is asking supporters to speak out before the festival begins in late August.

Jul 1

Elephant with two riders in a fenced enclosure beside a protest poster reading TELL MID-AMERICA FESTIVALS TO END ELEPHANT USE ACT NOW!

Elephant with two riders in a fenced enclosure beside a protest poster reading TELL MID-AMERICA FESTIVALS TO END ELEPHANT USE ACT NOW!

2/10/26 - Lonely, aging elephant to give rides at FL event.

Lonely, aging elephant to give rides at FL event.

Feb 10

Elephant in a tent touches a handler beside text: Speak out against elephant abuse at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival.

Elephant in a tent touches a handler beside text: Speak out against elephant abuse at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival.

7/16/25 - Elephants to give rides in Minnesota: act now!

Let the Minnesota Renaissance Festival know that elephant rides are animal cruelty! Speak out for Krissy, Jeanie, and Paige.

Aug 7, 2025

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7/21/26 - Asha transferred to sanctuary!

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Close-up of an elephant leaning its trunk against a post at a zoo, with colorful structures in the background.

Close-up of an elephant leaning its trunk against a post at a zoo, with colorful structures in the background.

7/20/26 - Take Action: Tell Florida Venues to Stop Hosting Loomis Bros. Circus

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Okha, a 56-year-old Asian elephant used by Loomis Bros. Circus

Okha, a 56-year-old Asian elephant used by Loomis Bros. Circus

7/16/26 - National Guinea Pig Appreciation Day: Help End PetSmart’s Guinea Pig Sales

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two guinea pigs

two guinea pigs

7/11/26 - Portugal’s Last Circus Elephant Is In Sanctuary

Jul 11

Elephant enjoying a mud puddle in sanctuary.

Elephant enjoying a mud puddle in sanctuary.

7/9/26 - Tell the Bronx Zoo: Retire Patty to Sanctuary

Jul 9

Patty the elephant alone in enclosure.

Patty the elephant alone in enclosure.

6/29/26 - Minnesota Renaissance Festival Advertises Elephant Rides Again

Jul 1

Elephant beside a costumed woman at a festival; sign reads Speak out against elephant abuse at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival.

Elephant beside a costumed woman at a festival; sign reads Speak out against elephant abuse at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival.

6/27/26 - Malaysian elephants sent abroad without adequate transparency

Jun 26

6/23/26 - Loomis Bros. Circus Continues Exploiting Elderly Wild Animals

Jun 23

Okha the elderly elephant performs in a circus.

Okha the elderly elephant performs in a circus.

6/13/26 - Mercer County Fair Plans Cruel Tiger Act

Jun 13

tiger in a circus cage

tiger in a circus cage

6/1/26 - Elephant Happy at Bronx Zoo has died

Jun 1

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