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Animals used for Entertainment

Animals used for Entertainment

Last updated 29 November 2021

Circuses

Lions and monkeys are common exotic animals who feature in animal circuses alongside domestic animals. They are routinely subjected to months on the road confined in small, barren cages as the circus travels from state to state in Australia. The enclosures they live in deny them every opportunity to express their natural behaviours. During the circus performance animals are forced to perform unnat...

Greyhound Racing

In 2015, the live baiting scandal brought to light the plethora of animal welfare issues that are inherent to the greyhound racing industry. Since then, the industry has been under increased scrutiny from the general public. Unfortunately live baiting is but one of the animal welfare issues associated with this cruel 'sport'. Over-breeding, euthanasia of healthy animals, injuries on and off t...

Horse Racing

Horce racing involves the exploitation and abuse of horses for human entertainment.

Rodeos

Rodeos are public entertainment events involving the use of animals in competitive activities such as saddle bronc riding, bareback bronc riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, calf or steer roping and team roping. Calf roping at a NSW rodeo These events are typically presented as demonstrations of riding or handling skill and are conducted in front of an audience as timed or judged competiti...

Zoos

Zoos and aquariums are facilities that keep wild animals in captivity for the purposes of public display, education, conservation and, in some cases, research. There are approximately 90–100 zoos and aquariums operating across Australia, ranging from large, commercial marine parks and metropolitan zoos to smaller wildlife parks and privately operated facilities. A seal show at Sea World...

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