The outstanding success was based on the maxim "entrepreneur spirit, love of animals and absolute seriousness".

He did not live to experience the total destruction of the Circus Krone Building, caused by aerial bombardment.

Christel Sembach-Krone, who remained unmarried and had an adoptive daughter named Jana Mandana Lacey-Krone, died on June 20, 2017, after a short illness.

Erected in less than one day, the gigantic tent construction "stands" with seats, ménage, show stage, light and sound controls - ready for performances, officially certified and in top condition.

Animals used at the circus include lions, Asian and African elephants, a hippopotamus, a rhinoceros, horses, monkeys, pigs, porcupines, goats, zebras and parrots.