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Are wild animals in circuses illegal in France?
Partly. Wild animals in circuses are restricted in France. Ban on wild animals in touring circuses starts in 2028.
Law 2021-1539 of 30 Nov 2021: wild animals in touring circuses banned from 2028, breeding banned from 2023 (Four Paws list). Not yet in force.
Source: Loi 2021-1539
Banned (16)Restricted (23)Allowed
- France is one of 16 countries where wild animals in circuses are banned, and 23 more restrict them.
- Its neighbours: banned in 2 of 8 (Luxembourg and Spain).
- In Europe: banned in 11 of 39 countries.
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Other countries that ban wild animals in circuses
Latvia
Slovenia
Austria
Luxembourg
Croatia
Ireland
Serbia
Cyprus
Malta
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Portugal
Greece
Colombia
BoliviaAll 16 on the map ›What else is banned in France
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