The following is a press release from Council member David Ryu's office following the April 5 Committee vote in Los Angeles.

http://davidryu.lacity.org/exotic_animals

Los Angeles, CA -- Today, the City of Los Angeles’ Personnel and Animal Welfare Committee unanimously approved (3-0) Councilmember David Ryu’s motion to instruct the City Attorney to craft an ordinance which would prohibit the exhibition of wild or exotic animals for entertainment or amusement, including circuses, other wild or exotic animal shows, and rentals for house parties.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

April 5, 2017

Press Contact:

Estevan Montemayor

estevan.montemayor@lacity.org

213.605.4145

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Los Angeles, CA -- Today, the City of Los Angeles’ Personnel and Animal Welfare Committee unanimously approved (3-0) Councilmember David Ryu’s motion to instruct the City Attorney to craft an ordinance which would prohibit the exhibition of wild or exotic animals for entertainment or amusement, including circuses, other wild or exotic animal shows, and rentals for house parties.

“Wild and exotic animals have a long history of being exploited for public and private entertainment. Treating animals in this manner has taught generations of people that it is okay to view wild and exotic animals as toys. Los Angeles must take action to make clear that exhibiting animals in this way is no longer in line with our City’s values,” stated Councilmember David Ryu.

The motion will be considered at the full City Council in the following weeks.

Read Councilmember Ryu’s motion, here.

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