How does Ringling Bros. transport its animals?
The animals at Ringling Bros. travel in custom-designed train cars and other vehicles that are well-ventilated and designed to meet the specific needs of each species. Most of the train cars are outfitted with misters or sprinklers for hot weather, heat for cold weather and plenty of clean water and floors that are built to provide cushion and comfort. Ringling Bros. animal transportation vehicles and procedures comply with federal law and regulations and are frequently inspected by federal, state, and local regulators. Also, independent studies funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture of Ringling Bros. big cat and elephant transport facilities found that they were appropriately insulated and ventilated and had no adverse effects.
