What was the fate of the animals that were used in Wild West shows when the shows closed down? Rod Barker Cave Creek, Arizona Wild West shows captured the spirit of the Old West and were popular with folks around the world from the 1880s until the second decade of the 20th century. But they were expensive to run, with all that personnel, plus the purchase and care for all the animals. Taking the entire troupe from place to place cost big bucks, so most shows had a limited lifespan. Even t


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