Some of the wild animals from the Globus Circus in Romania’s capital could be relocated to South Africa if the Bucharest General Council will adopt a decision on banning the use of wild animals in local circuses.

The Bucharest City Hall could sign a partnership with the Vier Pfoten Association, which advocates for animal rights, in this sense, reports local Mediafax.

“The plan is that, when there will be a decision of the Bucharest General Council on banning wild animals in circuses, we will support the Circus and the City Hall in relocating the animals that will no longer be used. It would be great for the City Hall to have the money to cover the costs of relocation but, if not, this will be done with money from the Vier Pfoten Association,” said Kuki Bărbuceanu, project coordinator at Vier Pfoten.

The wild animals from Globus Circus will be sent to wild life reservations or sanctuaries, with the big cats being relocated to South Africa. So far, the association’s representatives have agreed that at least seven tigers, two camels and several small and medium-sized animals should be relocated.

Last week, a building housing animals of the Globus Circus in Bucharest caught fire, leaving 11 animals dead. The incident has again brought into question the problem of wild animals used in circus shows. Bucharest mayor Gabriela Firea said that she supported the project aimed at banning the use of wild animals in circuses. A draft bill in this sense could be voted by the Bucharest General Council next week.

Firea also fired the director of the Globus Circus after the incident.

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Irina Popescu, irina.popescu@romania-insider.com

(Photo source: Circ & Variete Globus on Facebook)