Los Angeles Votes to Ban Use of Wild Animals in Entertainment
Today, the city council of Los Angeles, the second largest city in the United States, voted to ban the use of all wild animals in entertainment, a measure set in motion by Councilmember David Ryu. According to The Humane Society blog:
“The capital of the entertainment industry today unanimously voted to ban the exhibition of wild or exotic animals for entertainment, including circuses, other wild animal shows, displays in public areas such as on sidewalks or parks, and rentals for house parties or events.”
While The Humane Society considers this to be a “forward-looking policy,” it also notes that this vote is “not the final step” since, as One Green Planet writes, “an official ordinance is being drafted and will soon be returned to the Council for final approval.”
While other cities in the United States have enacted similar bans, One Green Planet notes the significance by pointing out that not only is Los Angeles the largest city to do so as of yet, it is also a municipality “known for its entertainers.”
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