Group calls on Charlotte leaders to ban exotic animals for entertainment

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A local advocacy group is calling on the city of Charlotte to ban all exotic animals.

The proposal would primarily impact any animals used for entertainment, including circuses.

The group, which doesn’t have an official name, protests nearly every visiting circus that brings exotic animals such as elephants, zebras and camels to Charlotte.

“You don’t have to have these animals in Charlotte to have a good circus,” said animal advocate Toni Castorino.

She cites possible animal cruelty as well as danger to the public. Castorino and nearly 50 other advocates were planning to attend Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, demanding swift action.

The proposed ordinance

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