Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey© is committed to caring for the Asian elephant and this is our number one priority. A world leader in breeding this endangered species, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation was established in 1995 to help preserve and protect the species’ well-being.

Recently, animal rights activist groups have released "selected" documents to bolster their allegations and distortions regarding tuberculosis in elephants. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® asked Dr. Dennis Schmitt, our Chair of Veterinary Services and Director of Research, to clarify any misconceptions about tuberculosis in captive elephants.