Kosair Shrine Circus features acrobats, trapeze artists and exotic animals

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Keith Kaiser clowns around with the crew from Kosair Shrine Circus.

The tigers, elephants, camels, acrobats, trapeze artists, and a host of other entertainers have arrived in Louisville for the 89th annual Kosair Shrine Circus.

The big event begins on Thursday, February 6th and concludes on Sunday, February 9th in Broadbent Arena at the Kentucky Exposition Center.

There are ten performances during that period.Doors open one hour before each show.

The Kosair Shrine Circus is performed by George Carden Circus International.

George is the fifth generation in show business and has been in the circus business all of his life.

This circus travels over 40,000 miles each year in the United States and Canada.

The season lasts 42 weeks with two different units on the road.

George Carden's sons work with the elephants in the circus.

The Kosair Shrine Circus features three-rings of family entertainment.

CLICK HERE to learn more about Kosair Shrine Circus.

Kosair Shrine Circus

Broadbent Arena

Kentucky Exposition Center

PERFORMANCES:

Thursday, February 6th, 2014 at 10:30 am and 7:00 pm

Friday, February 7th, 2014 at 10:30 am and 7:00 pm

Saturday, February 8th, 2014 at 10:00 am, 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm

Sunday, February 9th, 2014 at 10:00 am, 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm

CIRCUS FEATURES:

Royal Bengal Tigers & Trainer Michael Ramos

Winn Lee Sisters Contortionists

Carden Circus Elephants Featuring Mighty Bo

Aerial Trapeze Performers

Carden Circus Performing Camels

Guiming Meng's Balancing Act

Sky-Man In Space Bungee Jumping

Human Cannonball David Smith

Motorcycle Madness

Carden Circus Dancers …and more!

Children's Elephant and Pony Rides - One Hour Prior to Every Performance

TICKETS:

Tickets can be purchased at the Kentucky Exposition Center and Kentucky International Convention Center Ticket Offices or CLICK HERE for Ticketmaster.

Reserved Seating Ticket Prices:

$18.00, $22.00 or $25.00 depending on seat locations.

SPECIAL OFFERS:

$10 Tickets

7 pm Thursday, February 6

10 am Sunday, February 9

7 pm Sunday, February 9