The Lewis and Clark Circus was founded in 2006 by Bob Childress. In 2013, Childress sold the Lewis and Clark Show to circus performers, Olena and Vandeir Reis, who continue to operate it today.

Lena and Vandier met in 2003 and fell in love while on tour with the Clyde Beatty- Cole Bros, Circus, Lena, originally from Ukraine, worked as an aerialist and Vandeir, originally from Brazil, worked as a professional acrobat, found themselves with the opportunity to buy a circus.

And now, after one circus purchase, 10 years on the road and thousands of shows later, they sharing a circus life, full of adventures with their two beautiful children. The Lewis and Clark has earned its place as one of America’s Greatest Family Circuses.