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Circus New York

General

In 2009 this was the new name for the circus previously touring as Circus Chicago in 2008 and Electrifying Dreamland in 2007.

Circus owned by Ricky Courtney, who in 2006 jointly owned Circus Sydney and previously used the name Circus New York in 2005.

Animals

Animals used in 2009: Penguins and sea lions
Animals used in 2008: Horses

Controversy

In 2005 at Circus New York, four people, including a five-year-old girl, were bitten by a monkey at the show. Also, a circus worker was gored and seriously injured by an elephant. Click here for more details.