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New York says ‘no’ to cruel elephant circus acts by adopting ban

New York says ‘no’ to cruel elephant circus acts by adopting ban

by John Di Leonardo | Oct 20, 2017 | Victories

In a monumental victory for elephants, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed a ban into law that prohibits the use of elephants for entertainment in circuses and other traveling shows! Known as the “Elephant Protection Act,” the new law will take effect in two years....

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