[1] The US Animal Welfare Act prohibits the staging of dog fighting or baiting (including bear or raccoon-baiting).
[1] Animals perform tricks and stunts in the circus, marine mammal shows, amusement parks, carnivals, independent animal acts, television shows, movies, and educational exhibits.
[2] Unfortunately, many studies have demonstrated that several marine mammals are not made for captivity and keeping them in these tanks is a form of cruelty.
[6] Animals are sometimes used to attract business to a commercial enterprise, such as a bear at a gasoline service station, a monkey at a trade show, or an elephant at a shopping center.
[1] Modern zoos often include animal shows for educational purposes.