We were asked to provide the Welsh Government with an impartial literature review and an analysis of the scientific evidence available as to whether captive wild animals in travelling circuses and other animal shows achieve their optimal welfare requirements as set out under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and any other relevant legislation. ◆ The Animal Welfare Act 2006 makes it a criminal offence for any person responsible for an animal to fail to provide for the animal’s welfare. Under