Carson and Barnes Circus invites the Creston community to join them in the world debut production of Circus Saurus at the Creston Community School grounds, 805 Academic Ave., with showtimes at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 1.
Carson and Barnes Circus is proud to present Circus Saurus. Experience firsthand the giants of today’s world and the enormous creatures from the past. As we take you back millions of years, the circus Big Top will come alive with powerful dinosaurs and the legendary wooly mammoth.
Dinosaurs are not the only extinct creatures you will see, but our journey will also allow you to meet Miller the wooly mammoth. The extinct giants of the past and the endangered Asian elephants of today clash under the Big Top in this high thrilling adventure. For the first time anywhere, Tyrannosauruses, Deinonychus, wooly mammoth and Asian elephants will come together to enchant all ages.
Not only will the dinosaurs and elephants excite you, but you will also be amazed by daredevils on the Wheel of Destiny, you will laugh at our merry maker of mirth and sit in awe as aerial artists soar to new heights at the apex of the Big Top.
Spa day for the elephants
Carson and Barnes Circus invites all to join them as they bathe their beautiful elephants in a spa day. The mighty pachyderms will enjoy a luxury bath as guests take the opportunity to enjoy these animals up close and learn about their species.
Just like humans, the elephants take daily showers, although unlike most of us they really get the royal treatment. They get to lie down and get scrubbed cleaned by their loved handlers. It takes approximately 500 gallons of water and a gallon of special soap just to give one elephant their daily bath. The majestic pachyderms are bathed with a soap that helps their naturally tough skin. Pressured water is used to help them achieve a spa like cleansing.
Bath time is scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday on the school grounds prior to the Circus Saurus performances. This event is free to the public.