Famous Los Angeles turtle-racing bar hit by animal rights protests
Twice a month, Brennan’s Pub in Los Angeles attracts enormous crowds of punters, who gather in an amphitheatre-style circle in the outdoor area to watch a peculiar sport: turtle-racing.
The bar, located in between Venice and Marina Del Rey, has been hosting the events since 1975, describing the amphibious spectacle as “the sport of kings”. The “athletes” are kept in a terrarium connected to the venue, and brought out for the shows.
During the races, a number of turtles
