The Big Apple Circus Auctions its Assets, Including Big Top Tents and Toys

The Big Apple Circus --and everything in it -- is up for sale.

The one-ring circus filed for bankruptcy in November and is now putting its assets up for auction. Buyers can put in bids by a Feb. 3 deadline.

The court-ordered auction is expected to be held on Feb. 7.

In November, the circus said its debts amounted to $8.3 million, against assets of $3.8 million, in its Chapter 11 filing.

The company conducting the auction is selling the assets in bulk lots.

For example, all vehicles are in one lot, while toys, supplies, tools and sets are in another and two Big Apple Circus big top tents are in their own lot.

The Big Apple Circus was started in 1977, and at its height staged more than 300 shows.

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