Family circus on the moor pasture: premiere with animal welfare debate

Family circus on the moor pasture: premiere with animal welfare debate

Hamburg. The premiere of the circus arena is currently taking place in the Hamburg moor pasture, which is visiting the Hanseatic city for the first time. While the circus cleaning, the artists rehearse with swing, while in the background the circus music sounds loud and festively. The circus has announced an extensive program until September 15, which has numerous attractions for visitors.

on Friday, on time for the first performance at 4 p.m., the spectacle is opened. The organizers promise an exciting show that is aimed at both children and adults. The highlights include acrobatics, clowns and the special performance of animals that are framed with colorful lights and loud music. The animals, including camels, Watussi cattle and Shetland ponies, play a central role in the idea.

protests against animal welfare injuries

Not all visitors are enthusiastic about the event. The animal rights organization PETA has massive concerns about the use of animals in the circus show. Yvonne Würz, the specialist of PETA, criticizes that the animals are forced to show "stump -sensitive tricks with bright spotlights and loud music". It indicates that these conditions can often lead to serious behavioral problems.

PETA calls for a ban on circus performances with animals and refers to the Circus Roncalli, which is known for its animal -free performances. "It can be seen alarming how the needs of the animals are ignored," emphasizes Würz. It makes it clear that the animal welfare laws in Germany should be reformed, but only for certain animal species such as elephants and rhinos. In their opinion, this leaves many loopholes open for the circus companies.

In this context, Peta emphasizes that other animal species, including zebras, kangaroos and parrots, are increasingly integrated into the performances, which does not reduce the suffering of animals. The organization not only sees the problem limited to the big animals, but also says that almost every animal species in circuses suffer.

Circus Arena in Hamburg - versatile program and ticket information

While the critics cry out loudly, the Circus Arena rejects the allegations. On its website, the circus emphasizes that the stables and enclosures meet the legal requirements and that all animals such as family members are treated and cared for. Official veterinarians regularly check the conditions, and so far there have been no complaints.

The program also includes a number of classic circus acts in addition to the animal performances. Clown Emilio and the Cuban Stangent dancer Ariel Vidal provide entertainment, while acrobatic tricks such as the “death wheel” are to amaze the audience. The artist Angelina also promises to become a highlight of the show with her fascinating performances.

• performances are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 5 p.m.
• Friday and Saturday at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday at 3 p.m., the circus remains closed on Tuesdays.

The ticket prices vary depending on the space category. Adults pay 35 euros for a box, while children's prices and discounts are offered on special days. For example, there is a “savings day” on Monday, where admission drops to 15 euros.

Despite the controversy and protests for animal welfare, the Circus Arena offers a colorful show with the latest light and sound technology, which comes up with a unique atmosphere to captivate the audience. The upcoming ideas from Friday promise excitement and fun for families and circus lovers, despite the critical voices in the background.