The world's largest circus under the big top returns to Mays Landing this week, with the Coles Bros. Circus, left, offering four circus performances through Friday, Aug. 10.
Audiences can expect to see lions, tigers and bears, as well as horses, elephants, camels and cartoon poodles. Other acts include flying trapeze artists, aerial ballet dancers, motorcycle stunts and the Bermudez family of clowns.
Shows take place at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, and Friday, Aug. 10. A coupon to admit one child free is available on the Cole Bros. website. For tickets or more information, go to www.colebroscircus.com.