; (12) the use of exotic or wild animals in traveling performances is or substantially affects interstate or foreign commerce, or the free flow thereof; it is essential to regulate such activities to assure animals’ humane care and treatment; and (13) restricting the use of exotic and wild animals in traveling performances is the most cost-effective and efficient way to safeguard animals, workers, and the public. 3. Use of exotic or wild animals in traveling performances Section 13 of the Animal Welfare Act ( 7 U.S.C. 2143 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (i) (1) No person shall cause a performance of, or allow for the participation of, an exotic animal or wild animal in a traveling animal act. (2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to the use of an exotic animal or wild animal— (A) in an exhibition at a nonmobile, permanent institution, facility, zoo, or aquarium accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums or the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, or a wildlife sanctuary; (B) as part of an environmental education program by a facility accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, if the animal used for such purposes is not so used for more than 6 months in any year and is not kept in a mobile or traveling housing facility for more than 12 hours in any day; (C) by a university, college, laboratory, or other research facility registered with the Secretary pursuant to section 6 for the purpose of conducting research; (D) in film, television, or advertising, if such use does not involve a live animal exhibition conducted before a public studio audience