I've always heard how GREAT the Ringling Brothers circus was and go if I every had the chance. After attending, I would not say the BEST show on earth, rather o.k. They need more interaction with the animal and more animals period. Disappointed they did not have a lion or tiger show. Also did not have a bear show. During intermission no interaction for guests with the animals. Take a LOT of money, because they were very expensive on everything (admission $16 for my 2 year old son, so was sort of expecting it). Popcorn $7 for small box and $10 for large bag; $20 for light-up toy; $12 for photo on hard plastic elephant; and $12 sno-cones. I'm comparing this circus to a Shriners circus. Shriners circus was not as expensive (free admission for my 2 year old son, $10 adults, $5 sno-cones, $2 small box of popcorn, $2 for 20oz water ), money going to a great cause (Shriners hospital), more interaction with animals. Also, the Shriners circus offers guests the opportunity to interact during intermission with elephant and pony rides for a minumum fee. This was not offered by Ringling Brothers.