Ringling Bros. circus is packing up after nearly 150 years

Ringling Bros. circus is packing up after nearly 150 years

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey circus said on 14 January it will cease performances after 146 years in business, owing to what it said were declining tickets sales and high operating costs. Ticket sales had declined drastically, following a stop of its elephant show in 2016. Jan 15, 2017