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Are wild animals in circuses illegal in Ireland?

Yes. Wild animals in circuses are banned in Ireland. Wild animals banned from circuses since 1 January 2018.

Banned (16)Restricted (23)Allowed

• Ireland is one of 16 countries where wild animals in circuses are banned, and 23 more restrict them.
• Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 1.
• In Europe: banned in 11 of 39 countries.

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Other countries that ban wild animals in circuses

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