Horse era ends in Stuttgart - | "You&#39;re never too old to learn" - | no more animals in the World Christmas Circus

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Stuttgart World Christmas Circus - | Which prizes did the artists win in Monte Carlo?

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Dec 30 25

World Christmas Circus in Stuttgart - | No more animals? - | Circus legend wants to listen to the will of the public

Key FactsFuture of Animals at Stuttgart's Christmas Circus

Dec 30, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de

Circus founder Henk van der Meijden is willing to remove animals if the Stuttgart audience demands it.

Local veterinary authorities confirmed proper horse care and mandated minor adjustments to enhance animal welfare.

Peta alleges harmful training practices and stress signs in horses, but official inspections found these claims unfounded.

Animal rights activists call for animal-free performances, while organizers highlight the popularity of horse acts and ongoing oversight.

If the Stuttgart audience does not want to see animals in the program anymore, we will forgo that in the future.
— Henk van der Meijden, circus founder, discussing the future of animals in the Christmas circus.

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Dec 25 25

Stuttgart World Christmas Circus - | Dance, Glamour and Togetherness - | This is how the artists celebrate Christmas

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Dec 23 25

Stuttgart World Christmas Circus - | Magician announces lawsuit against influencer after allegations about pigeon show

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Dec 22 25

World Christmas Circus - | Mongolian powerhouse Tulga: From Dieter Bohlen to the Olympic opening ceremony?

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Dec 19 25

Stuttgart World Christmas Circus - | Clown Vasallo as a crowd favorite: The assistant is "the secret boss"

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Dec 18 25

Stuttgart World Christmas Circus – | Magician under serious threat – | Circus removes dove tricks from the show

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Dec 19 25

Stuttgart World Christmas Circus - | dove act canceled - | but who protects the artists from online hate?

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Dec 19 25

Stuttgart World Christmas Circus - | Generous donation and intense debates at the Wasen

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Dec 16 25

Trouble for World Christmas Circus - | Illusion or animal cruelty - | Video shows disturbing details of pigeon trick

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After massive criticism: World Christmas Circus Stuttgart ends dove magic act: After massive criticism: World Christmas Circus Stuttgart ends dove magic act - | ...

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