CO SB135

Establishes the "Traveling Animal Protection Act" prohibiting the use of specific animal species in traveling animal performances, including big cats, elephants, primates, bears, marine mammals, and certain other wild animals, whether wild-born or captive-bred.

Exempts livestock, alternative livestock, domestic dogs, domestic cats, horses, donkeys, and mules from the prohibition.

Allows prohibited animals to be used in stationary exhibitions at accredited zoos, aquariums, and wildlife sanctuaries; in environmental education programs limited to six months per year; in film and television productions without live audience interaction; and at rodeos or county fairs.

Defines "traveling animal act" as any performance where animals are transported to, from, or between locations for entertainment, amusement, photographic purposes, or similar undertakings requiring unnatural tricks or behaviors.

Establishes misdemeanor penalties of $250 to $1,000 per violation for persons who cause prohibited animal performances in traveling animal acts.