Led by the bill's sponsor, Councilmember Rosie Mendez, and Health Committee Chair Corey Johnson, both of whom are longtime friends to animals, the Council overwhelmingly voted (43 - 6) to pass 1233 - A to ban wild and
exotic animal performances in the city.
A bill making its way through the New York City Council would ban
exotic animal performances at circuses.
Not exact matches
Elsewhere, supporting actress is notable for the inclusion of previous nominee Jacki Weaver (
Animal Kingdom) for her
performance as wife to Robert De Niro and mother to Bradley Cooper in Silver Linings Playbook; Weaver got the slot that some thought might go to one of two British dames — Maggie Smith (The Best
Exotic Marigold Hotel) or Judi Dench (Skyfall).
Many countries have recently made it illegal to use
exotic animals in
performances and Pay For Play operations due to
animal welfare concerns.