This Bullhook Ruined Today's Elephant Dance Party For Us
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A bullhook held by one of the elephant handlers
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Reaching for fruit
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School children were on hand to watch the action.
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Ringmaster with school kids
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Unicyclists jumping rope
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Bruce Ratner was on hand to welcome the circus to Barclays Center, which he developed
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A dancer dancing
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Elephants eating fruits and vegetables
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Elephants eating
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All of these elephants are females!
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Eating off the floor
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Behold, elephants under the bridge
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Ringmaster's jacket
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Elephant eating watermelon
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PETA protestors were kept far from the show.
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PETA protestors in a "free speech" zone
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Sad clown
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Preschool kids watching protest
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