Circus Saurus comes to Rusk

With the dawn of a new day comes a new era under the circus big top and those that were once extinct will emerge once again right before your eyes. Carson & Barnes Circus is presenting the World Debut of Circus Saurus!
The Carson & Barnes Circus, in a premiere production event sponsored by the Rusk Chamber of Commerce, will be in Rusk on Tuesday, Oct. 23. The event will be held next to the KOA Campgrounds located at 745 FM 343, Rusk.

This one-day-only event will offer two opportunities to see the show with performances at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Guests will experience firsthand the giants of today’s world and the enormous creatures from the past.

As the circus takes you back millions of years, the big top will come alive with powerful dinosaurs and the legendary woolly mammoth as they once again shake the ground we walk on.

The extinct giants of the past and the endangered Asian elephants of today will clash under the big top in this high thrilling adventure.

For the first time anywhere Tyrannosauruses, Deinonychus, Woolly Mammoths and Asian Elephants will come together to enchant and captivate hearts of all ages.

Not only will the dinosaurs and Asian elephants excite, but guests will also be amazed by daredevils on the Wheel of Destiny, laugh at the merry maker of mirth and sit in awe as aerial artists soar to new heights at the apex of the big top.

Along with the two big top shows, Carson & Barnes Circus invites the community to join them as they bathe the beautiful elephants. Just like humans the Carson & Barnes Circus elephants take daily showers, although unlike most of us they really get the royal treatment.

It takes approximately 500 gallons of water and a gallon of special soap just to give one elephant their daily bath. Pressured water is used to help them achieve a spa like cleansing.

The free event will allow spectators to watch as the Rusk Fire Department, mayor Angela Raiborn, and handlers from the circus ensure the mighty pachyderms enjoy their luxury bath. Guests will be able to take the opportunity to enjoy these animals up close and learn about their species.

The bath time is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Oct. 23 at the KOA Campgrounds.

For more information about the event or Carson & Barnes Circus, visit www.bigtopshow.com.