Animals lovers picket circus
Animal rights activists last night began a series of peaceful protests outside the Circus Sydney at Drumahoe.
The group who are part of the Animal Rights Action Network held placards reading 'Stop Circus Suffering' and carried posters of a caged tiger with the tagline 'Please Help Me, Boycott The Circus.'
They said they are spotlighting growing concern for the welfare of animals in travelling circuses.
However circus owner Yvette Scholl last night told the 'Journal' she had nothing to hide.
"The protestors came out last year when we were on Buncrana Road. We have no problem with them expressing their opinion.
"We don't treat our animals badly so we don't feel bad.
"In Circus Sydney, our animals are like part of the family. They are well treated."
She said that protestors could have their say as long as they did not force their opinion on those attending the circus.
"The people who come to the circus don't want this forced on them," she said.
The protestors will be out on Saturday and Sunday at 2.30pm and 5.30pm. They will also protest from Monday to Friday at 7pm and the following weekend on Saturday and Sunday at 2.30pm and 5.30pm.
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